Rennie keeps it simple for France

Coach Dave Rennie says he only has time to implement a “simple structure” for his first assignment in charge of the All Blacks, a heavyweight showdown with France. Rennie’s short 10-day preparation time means he’ll establish a basic game plan for their opening Nations...

2026 Nations Championship fixtures

Who’s playing who in the Nations Championship in July and November (South Africa times). Round 1 Saturday, 4 July 9:10am: New Zealand vs France, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch 10:40am: Japan vs Italy, Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo 12:10pm: Australia vs Ireland,...
Dupont finally ventures south with France

Dupont finally ventures south with France

France have bolstered their squad for the Nations Championship by calling up nine players involved in the Top 14 final, including captain Antoine Dupont. The star scrumhalf is in line to make his first appearance for Les Bleus in the southern hemisphere since 2017...
Boks to play at empty Ellis Park?

Boks to play at empty Ellis Park?

The Springboks’ Nations Championship opener against England could be played in front of a relatively small crowd at Ellis Park on Saturday. According to Rapport, only about 21,000 tickets had been sold by Wednesday, leaving plenty of seats available at the...
Bok duo set to reach landmark against England

Bok duo set to reach landmark against England

Two Springboks are poised to celebrate a career milestone against England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Double World Cup winners Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will become the latest Boks to earn their 50 Test caps having both made their debuts in 2018. ALSO: New Bok...

Lions duo, Garsies stars heading to France

Two Lions players and two highly-rated Pretoria schoolboys are set to further their careers in France. According to Rapport, lock Ruben Schoeman and flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela have signed with third division French club Narbonne ahead of the 2026-27 season. Schoeman...