Sweet and sour for Wallabies as Ireland loom

Sweet and sour for Wallabies as Ireland loom

The Wallabies have been hit by another injury blow ahead of Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin. Powerhouse lock Will Skelton has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour, but in a boost to Joe Schmidt, veteran playmaker James O’Connor has rejoined the squad....

Injury blow for Ireland

Ireland have been dealt a setback ahead of their matches against the Wallabies and Springboks. Versatile back Jamie Osborne has been ruled out after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday’s win over Japan. The 23-year-old Leinster star started at fullback in Dublin,...

When Lood will learn his fate

Springbok lock Lood de Jager is set to face an independent disciplinary hearing following his red card in Saturday’s victory against France. De Jager was sent off just before half time in Paris after his shoulder made contact with the head of fullback Thomas Ramos....

Brown hails André the Giant’s unique edge

Tony Brown says André Esterhuizen is one of the Springboks’ most valuable assets. The Bok attack coach says the powerhouse midfielder’s evolution into a hybrid forward-back has become a major tactical weapon for the world champions, allowing him to shift seamlessly...

Watch: Frenchman gets handsy with Bok hooker

France lock Romain Taofifénua’s ruck actions left Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx fuming. Look at 19 Blue and where his hand ends up then look at Malcolm and ask yourself why is Malcolm so upset? #France #Springboks pic.twitter.com/hRGbqQWCu9 — Jan Louw (@louwjl)...