World Rugby weighs in on Bok scrum ploy

World Rugby has responded to the Springboks’ controversial kick-off tactic against Italy in Port Elizabeth. The Boks began the second Test with a short kick-off that saw Andre Esterhuizen run ahead of Manie Libbok to deliberately concede a scrum. The intention, as...

Wilson: Valetini a massive loss for Wallabies

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson concedes the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini is a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. While Wilson is confident debutant Nick Champion de Crespigny will do the job as his...

Boks set for final tune-up against Georgia

The Springboks have ticked every box this month in their build-up to the Rugby Championship, and Saturday’s clash with Georgia offers one last chance to deepen the squad, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says July has been a resounding success for...

Jordan starts as All Blacks lose another ace

Already missing Caleb Clarke to injury, the All Blacks have scrambled Will Jordan to replace another broken wing as they attempt to fly into the third Test against France on Saturday. Razor Robertson has been forced to reshuffle the back three for the second week in a...
Siyaya shines as SA Schools dominate

Siyaya shines as SA Schools dominate

Fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya scored a hat-trick as SA Schools outclassed SA Schools A at Hoërskool Middelburg on Thursday. The 49-14 result justified the selectors’ combinations following last week’s U18 Craven Week at the same venue, with SA Schools running in seven...