Ulster trio drafted into Ireland team

Coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to Ireland’s starting XV for Friday’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin. The team will be led out by Jamison Gibson-Park, on the occasion of his 50th cap. Gibson-Park, Man of the Match in the 42-21 win over England at...

Big Vic backs Rennie to reset All Blacks culture

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Dave Rennie is exactly what All Black rugby needs – a fresh voice with a clear vision. Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast, Matfield said Rennie’s return to New Zealand after time abroad may prove to be a decisive factor...

Bok hopefuls get up to speed

The Springboks officially kicked off their 2026 programme on Tuesday with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town. The players were exposed to the expectations of them on and off the field this season, the macroplan for the year, as well as the standards expected in...

Jones salivating for ‘tasty’ England clash

Felix Jones says the Springboks aren’t paying too much attention to England’s Six Nations slump. While Steve Borthwick’s men have stumbled with back-to-back Six Nations defeats to Scotland and Ireland, the Bok assistant coach insists there’s no crisis brewing and no...

Brown: Boks a lot more dangerous now

The Springboks may be back-to-back world champions, but there is no appetite within the coaching group to stand still, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Attack coach Tony Brown and defence coach Jerry Flannery on Monday outlined how the Boks are evolving beyond the platform...