Prendergast brothers start for Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday. Flyhalf Sam, 22, retains his place in the side from the last two autumn internationals, while flanker Cian, 25, is rewarded for...

Fit-again Dupont partners Jalibert

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Ireland in March during last year’s Six Nations tournament....
Springbok star goes under the knife

Springbok star goes under the knife

A key Stormers and Springbok player is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a groin hernia. Experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach confirmed the procedure via social media, posting a photo from a hospital bed on X and Instagram with the caption:...

‘Baby Kriel’ making waves in SA rugby

Matthew Kriel, the younger brother of twins Jesse and Dan, has been appointed head of recruitment for the Mzansi Rugby League. Springbok veteran and two-time World Cup winner Jesse is the most famous of the Kriel brothers, earning 87 Test caps and captaining the...

Boks’ 2027 RWC pool venues, times confirmed

The Springboks will kick off their 2027 World Cup campaign in Adelaide against Italy on Sunday, 3 October. The world champions then head to Brisbane and Perth to face Georgia and Romania in their two remaining pool matches. World Rugby announced the 2027 World Cup...