Beauden back at 10 for All Blacks

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s clash with Ireland in Chicago. Beauden Barrett, who missed New Zealand’s 28-14 victory over Australia in Perth earlier this month, returns at flyhalf in place of Damian...

‘Bok fans need to grow up’

British rugby writer James While says Springbok fans have become unbearable online. In a Planet Rugby column, While accused Bok supporters of being “combative, confrontational, and above all, boring” on social media. While argued that Bok fans online have developed “a...
Duhan reaches major milestone

Duhan reaches major milestone

South African winger Duhan van der Merwe will earn his 50th Test cap for Scotland against the USA at Murrayfield on Saturday. Stafford McDowall will captain the team, having led Scotland against the New Zealand Maori in July and Portugal last November. Coach Gregor...
Sheehan leads Ireland, Doris benched

Sheehan leads Ireland, Doris benched

Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against the All Blacks at Soldier Field on Saturday. The Leinster hooker leads a settled side that features one new face, with 22-year-old prop Paddy McCarthy in line for his Test debut off the bench. Ireland are back in Chicago for...

Wallabies big guns return for Twickenham battle

Taniela Tupou has been recalled to the Wallabies starting XV, while Harry Wilson regains the captain’s armband for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Tupou will start at tighthead prop for the first time since the Bledisloe opener in Auckland, packing down...
Watch: Baa-Boks train in the rain

Watch: Baa-Boks train in the rain

The South African-dominated Barbarians had fun on the training field ahead of Saturday’s match against the All Blacks XV in Brentford. TEAM: Bongi, Roos headline Bok-heavy Baa-Baas Is it even training if it isn’t raining? pic.twitter.com/6epfAvXKMj — Barbarian FC...

Brok credited for shaping Porthen’s rise

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has credited Stormers scrum guru Brok Harris for transforming Springbok debutant Zach Porthen into a world-class prospect. Porthen’s surprise selection in Rassie Erasmus’ starting line-up to face Japan at Wembley on Saturday has...

France fear Springbok spies

France have gone into lockdown ahead of the 8 November showdown against the Springboks in Paris. According to Le Figaro and Le Parisien, Fabien Galthié’s side suspect the Boks could be watching their every move. The France coach has dramatically limited media access...
Watch: Best Bok tries from 2024 UK tour

Watch: Best Bok tries from 2024 UK tour

The Springboks scored some stunning five-pointers on their 2024 end-of-year tour. READ: Williams braces for high-speed battle Nine of the best tries from the Springboks last year in Europe All five matches in November will be broadcast LIVE with three language options...