Unconvincing All Blacks hold off France

Unconvincing All Blacks hold off France

The All Blacks staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep. New Zealand triumphed 29-19 after taking the lead for the first time with only 20 minutes remaining in Hamilton. The...

Siya backs rookie Bok front row

Captain Siya Kolisi has thrown his support behind the Springboks’ uncapped front row ahead of Saturday’s Test against Georgia in Nelspruit. Coach Rassie Erasmus has named props Boan Venter and Neethling Fouche and hooker Marnus van der Merwe in the starting XV for...

Watch: Kwagga back in ‘home country’

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith on returning to Nelspruit and measuring himself against the “hard men” of Georgia. ALSO WATCH: ‘Georgia will test Boks’ physicality’ The post Watch: Kwagga back in ‘home country’ appeared first on SA Rugby...

U20 Championship expands

Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026. Sixteen teams are set to compete in the premier age-grade tournament for the first time since 2009. World Rugby on Friday confirmed the format change as part of a broader review of men’s age-grade...