‘Blunt Ireland lack coherence’

Former Ireland fullback Hugo MacNeill says the Irish are”rather flat and lack a cutting edge” going into Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Dublin. The game represents a chance for former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to get the better of his successor Andy Farrell,...

Itoje summons spirit of 2019

Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. In 2019, England beat New Zealand 19-7 in a World Cup semi-final to end the then two-time defending champions reign as the global kings of...

Rassie unleashes next-gen Bok midfield

The Springboks’ midfield future could be taking shape sooner than many expected as coach Rassie Erasmus named Ethan Hooker and Canan Moodie as the centres for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. They are two of 11 changes made by Erasmus from the team that humbled...