Dobbo hails ‘magic’ Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson lauded his players for producing a “magic performance” to dismantle defending champions Leinster 35-0 in Cape Town on Friday night. Facing a star-studded Irish side boasting 13 internationals, the Stormers outworked and outmuscled their...

Ardie: All Blacks restored some mana

Ardie Savea says the All Blacks put pride back in the jersey by rebounding from a record loss to the Springboks with a fighting victory over the Wallabies on Saturday. The 33-24 win at Eden Park released a pressure valve on the hosts, who were under scrutiny following...

Schmidt ‘gutted’ over Eden Park defeat

Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies will have to lick their wounds and get psyched up once again ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth. Schmidt says they’ve left Eden Park “gutted” after their brave fightback came up short in a 33-24 defeat to the All Blacks on...

Plum: Defence, discipline cost Sharks

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks let themselves down in their 35-19 defeat to the Glasgow Warriors on Friday night. The visitors were in contention for the majority of the Vodacom URC match at Scotstoun Stadium, but the momentum shifted firmly in the Warriors’...
Roigard double seals Bledisloe for All Blacks

Roigard double seals Bledisloe for All Blacks

Cam Roigard marked his return from injury with a brilliant brace as the All Blacks held off a spirited Wallabies fightback to win at Eden Park. The much-vaunted scrumhalf, back in black after two months on the sidelines, was the difference-maker in a tense Rugby...