Seven-try Scots outclass Samoa

An improved Scotland finished their season-ending Pacific tour on a high note, scoring seven tries to outclass Samoa in a fast-paced Test in Auckland. The tourists responded to a pre-match call from coach Gregor Townsend to produce a “strong performance” after going...

Norton: Junior Boks can handle the pressure

Captain Riley Norton says playing in high-stakes schoolboy matches has helped prepare the Junior Springboks for Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo. The SA U20s booked their place in a first final since 2014 after a 48-24 win...

JK: Worst Bok performance I’ve seen

All Blacks legend John Kirwan has ripped into the Springboks despite their 45-0 win against Italy in Port Elizabeth. Speaking on The Rivals podcast alongside Bok great Victor Matfield, Kirwan admitted he enjoyed the world champions’ innovative tactics, but wasn’t...

Lions block Wallaby from playing

The British & Irish Lions have reportedly ruled a Wallabies flanker ineligible to feature in next week’s match. According to The Roar, the Lions have blocked veteran Wallabies loose forward Pete Samu from playing for the First Nations and Pasifika XV, the team...