Kitsie: Ardie drama wouldn’t fly in Bok camp

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Rassie Erasmus would never have tolerated the sort of reported player revolt that unfolded within the All Blacks camp. Loose forward and stand-in captain Ardie Savea has been widely linked to the removal of Scott Robertson as...
Aki to miss key Six Nations clashes after ban

Aki to miss key Six Nations clashes after ban

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for verbally abusing match officials. The 35-year-old will miss the opening three rounds of the Six Nations after being handed a four-match ban. Aki was sanctioned following Connacht’s Vodacom URC defeat to Leinster last...

All Blacks young gun thanks Razor

While rumours of a player revolt within the All Blacks continue to swirl, one of their rising stars has paid tribute to Scott Robertson. Tupou Vaa’i has thanked him for the impact he had on his international career during his two years in charge. The Chiefs forward’s...

Ireland’s backline woes deepen

Ireland’s Six Nations build-up has suffered another blow, with Hugo Keenan now racing the clock to be fit for the opener against France in Paris next Thursday. The fullback injured his thumb during a pre-tournament training camp in Portugal, Irish Rugby confirmed,...