Boks must back up Wellington win

The Springboks need a performance against Argentina in Durban that matches the power and precision of their record-breaking triumph against the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says respect has dominated the build-up to Saturday’s Rugby...

Thrilling climax looms in Rugby Champs

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for an epic finish. Just two points separate the table-topping Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining. The All Blacks face the Wallabies in Auckland and the defending champion Springboks meet...

Franco backs hot prospect for Sharks clash

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he has “all the confidence in the world” in 20-year-old centre Kerr Yule ahead of their Vodacom URC opener against the Sharks. With Sione Tuipulotu eased back after his British & Irish Lions commitments, Yule has been...

Wallabies primed for ‘pressure cooker’ Test

Captain Harry Wilson says the Wallabies are well prepared for Saturday’s high-stakes match against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Australia’s progress across a string of big games this year has them primed to secure a first win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil in...

Los Pumas beef up for Bok battle

Coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to Argentina’s pack for Saturday’s match against the Springboks in Durban, with a 6-2 split on the bench. Pablo Matera returns to the starting lineup at blindside flank after featuring off the bench against the Wallabies...