Ntlabakanye called up as Boks lose Ox

Just hours after scoring a try for the Barbarians at Twickenham, Asenathi Ntlabakanye has had to answer an urgent Springbok call-up. The powerful Lions prop has joined the Boks as a replacement for injured loosehead Ox Nche, who was forced off in the 18th minute of...

Mallett laments Ox loss, backs Cheslin at 15

Nick Mallett says scrumming powerhouse Ox Nche’s absence will have a ripple effect on the Bok front row. Speaking to the media after the Boks’ 61-7 hammering of Japan at Wembley, coach Rassie Erasmus revealed that Nche sustained a serious injury, and would likely miss...
Porthen: Bok debut was unreal, crazy

Porthen: Bok debut was unreal, crazy

Zachary Porthen says he’s still “in awe” after becoming the youngest Springbok prop of the professional era. Having said that though, his focus now is on making sure his debut in green and gold isn’t a once-off. The 21-year-old made his long-awaited Test debut in the...
Watch: Beauden will help Beirne avoid suspension

Watch: Beauden will help Beirne avoid suspension

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett doesn’t think Ireland lock Tadgh Beirne deserved a red card during Saturday’s clash in Chicago. REPORT: Savea shines as All Blacks avenge 2016 defeat Beauden Barrett didn’t think it was a red and has offered to help Tadgh Beirne get...

England rise in World Rugby rankings

England have climbed the World Rugby rankings after beating the Wallabies at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick’s side moved up to fourth place, leapfrogging France, following their 25-7 victory, while Australia remain seventh. MORE: Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Pollock...