Breytie hails Rassie’s bold Bok blueprint

Former Springbok winger Breyton Paulse believes Rassie Erasmus has found the right way to introduce exciting young talent into the Springbok set-up. Paulse says he’s been encouraged to see Junior Springbok stars Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo and Riley Norton included among...

Smith: England must ‘play big’ against Boks

Marcus Smith says England can’t afford to let another big opportunity slip when they face the Springboks at Ellis Park next Saturday. England endured their worst-ever Six Nations campaign earlier this year, suffering a first-ever loss to Italy before regaining some...

Leinster gig appeals to Jake

Jake White has not ruled out applying for the Leinster head coach role, describing the Irish giants as the “Barcelona of rugby”. Leinster confirmed on Monday that Leo Cullen will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season, bringing an...

England hooker slams Sarries teammate

England hooker Jamie George has labelled Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa’s behaviour during the nightclub incident involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson “unacceptable”. Auvaa avoided formal sanctions following the incident in London, despite throwing...

Ireland back themselves despite setbacks

Ireland have shrugged off an injury-hit build-up to their Nations Championship campaign, with forwards coach Paul O’Connell insisting the squad has arrived in Australia in “good shape and good form”. Andy Farrell’s side open their tournament against the Wallabies in...