Springboks extend rankings lead

The Springboks’ 32-17 victory over France in Paris has extended their lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings. The Boks are now 1.71 ranking points ahead of their arch-rivals, who beat eighth-placed Scotland 25-17 at Murrayfield. Italy...
Argentina overwhelm Wales

Argentina overwhelm Wales

Argentina scored seven tries as Steve Tandy’s first game in charge of Wales ended in a comprehensive loss. The 52-28 victory gave Los Pumas their highest score and largest winning margin against the Dragons. Four of Argentina’s tries came in a first half when they led...

Mallett: Boks courageous, red card harsh

Nick Mallett lauded the “remarkable resilience” of the Springboks after the 14-man world champions beat France in Paris. The Boks suffered a huge blow on Saturday night when lock Lood de Jager received a straight red card just before the break for a shoulder-to-the...
‘New nightmare at Stade de France’

‘New nightmare at Stade de France’

The French media have not held back after Les Bleus once again came unstuck against the Springboks. On Saturday night, the hosts suffered a 32-17 defeat at the Stade de France that reopened the wounds of their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. “Despite leading...

Galthié: Boks brutally efficient

Fabien Galthié says France were punished for not taking their chances as the Springboks powered to a 32-17 victory in Paris on Saturday night. Les Bleus led 14-6 after two early tries from winger Damian Penaud and dominated territory for much of the first half, but...