Sititi ready for Bok ‘big boys’ test

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi says facing the Springboks remains one of rugby’s toughest challenges. The 22-year-old was fired up on Tuesday for the chance to take on the reigning Rugby Championship and World Cup champions at Eden Park this Saturday. “The...

Wallabies out to bury ghosts of Pumas humiliation

Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen says their record 67-27 loss to Argentina in Santa Fe a year ago, sparked the team’s turnaround. That heavy loss sparked wild calls for the Lions tour to be shifted to South Africa. “It’s hard to say it helped,” Jorgensen reflected this...

Injury scare for All Blacks

An All Blacks scrumhalf limped away from training on Tuesday. According to Stuff.co.nz, uncapped No 9 Kyle Preston needed medical attention after taking a knock to his right ankle during a session at North Harbour Stadium. He was seen receiving treatment on a bench...

‘Rebel league a total abomination’

French Top 14 president Yann Roubert says the reported R360 rebel club rugby league would kill domestic competitions around the world. Four leading South African players have been linked with joining the revolutionary competition, that would start next year, according...