Wallabies heavy unfazed by Eden Park aura

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa insists the team will treat Eden Park as “just another footy field” as they prepare to end the All Blacks’ three-decade stronghold in Auckland. The All Blacks haven’t lost at Eden Park since 1994, racking up 49 wins and two draws. But...

All Blacks get Bledisloe boost

The All Blacks have been bolstered by the return of four frontline players ahead of their Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies. Scrumhalves Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima are both back in the mix after lengthy layoffs, providing relief following Noah Hotham’s knock...

Willie back with Boks

Willie le Roux will join the Springboks in Durban on Sunday. The veteran fullback, who was not named in the 33-man squad for the Rugby Championship matches at Kings Park on Saturday and at Twickenham on 4 October, will train with the team until Wednesday. The latest...

Tours to replace Rugby Championship

The Springboks’ ongoing Rugby Championship title defence could be the last in the competition’s current format for several years. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Rugby Championship will not be staged in 2026 or 2028, while 2027 will feature a shortened...

Jantjes defends Rassie against Mains’ jibe

Former Springbok fullback Conrad Jantjes says Laurie Mains needs to take a long, hard look at himself before accusing people of being dishonest. This was in reaction to the former Golden Lions and Cats coach’s recent podcast comments about Bok coach Rassie Erasmus...