Aussie comes home to haunt Wallabies

The British & Irish Lions cruised past the Wallabies in Brisbane, underlining the gulf between rugby’s elite and Australia’s current rebuild, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that no amount of hype or history at Suncorp Stadium could...
Norton: The greatest day of my life

Norton: The greatest day of my life

Captain Riley Norton has hailed the Junior Springboks’ work-rate and unity during their victorious World Rugby Under 20 Championship campaign. South Africa defeated the old foe and six-time champions New Zealand 23-15 in Rovigo, Italy on Saturday night to win only...

Barrett brothers cleared to face Boks

The All Blacks will have both Scott and Beauden Barrett available for the Rugby Championship – just in time for their double-header against the Springboks. New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson confirmed that both of the Barrett brothers are expected to be fit for...

Eben: I’m not giving up my place

Eben Etzebeth says he’s as hungry as ever to wear the Springbok No 4 jersey. Speaking in Nelspruit ahead of the Test against Georgia, the 33-year-old lock made it clear he’s still motivated to perform at the highest level. “I want to wear that No 4 jersey in the green...

Stormers call on front-row reinforcements

The Stormers have strengthened their prop stocks with a former Rebel and a Cheetah. According to Rapport, tighthead prop Cabous Eloff, who played for the Rebels from 2020 to 2024 before the Melbourne-based team was disbanded by Rugby Australia, has joined the Stormers...