POLL: Should rampant Roos be in Bok squad?

POLL: Should rampant Roos be in Bok squad?

Evan Roos has been in sensational form for the Stormers in the Vodacom URC, but failed to make the Springboks’ 36-man squad for the end-of-year tour. The No 8 has scored four tries in as many matches to help the unbeaten Cape side top the log. Evan Roos has been...

Tony: Boks will keep pushing

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown says the world champions are building a more complete, all-round game under Rassie Erasmus. Speaking on New Zealand rugby show The Breakdown, the former All Blacks playmaker said the Boks’ focus ahead of their end-of-year tour is on...
1,771 fans watch Lions at Ellis Park

1,771 fans watch Lions at Ellis Park

The Lions attracted less than 2,000 fans – including travelling Scarlets supporters – for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match at Ellis Park. The Lions came into the clash, which kicked off at 1:45pm, having suffered three tour defeats to start the season. But Cash van...

Paisami ready to push for No 12 jersey

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami says Australia’s midfield competition is heating up as the side prepares to face Japan in Tokyo this weekend. Speaking from camp, Paisami welcomed the challenge of fighting for a starting spot against in-form teammates Joseph Suaalii...
Sharks U21, Bulls U19 crowned champions

Sharks U21, Bulls U19 crowned champions

The Sharks claimed the SA Rugby U21 title with a big victory over the Lions in Durban on Saturday, while the Bulls edged Western Province in Pretoria to win the U19 Cup. Playing at home on Saturday, the Sharks showcased their attacking quality to win 63-31. The Lions,...
Saracens speed merchant gets England call-up

Saracens speed merchant gets England call-up

Saracens’ teenage sensation has been called up to train with the England squad ahead of the November internationals. Steve Borthwick has named a 36-man squad that’ll go into a three-day camp and has invited Noah Caluori to train with the squad “as part of a...

Razor explains Pledger snub

Scott Robertson has addressed the surprise omission of young scrumhalf Dylan Pledger from both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV squads for next month’s European tours. Pledger, one of the standouts of this year’s NPC, had been widely tipped for higher honours...