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...

Rennie relishes Greatest Rivalry showdown

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has given his first thoughts on the blockbuster four-Test showdown with the Springboks later this year. The Greatest Rivalry tour is the highlight of the 2026 international season and Rennie says he’s relishing the prospect of six...

Rennie: All Blacks will be picked on form

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made his selection plans clear. Hours after being unveiled in Auckland as Scott Robertson’s successor, Rennie was adamant that there will be no reputations carried over, and no guaranteed jerseys. Fronting the media alongside NZ...

Wales tweak team for Ireland clash

Wales coach Steve Tandy has made three changes to his starting XV to face Ireland in the Six Nations. Wing Ellis Mee, flyhalf Dan Edwards and loose forward James Botham have all been included. Bath centre Louie Hennessey could win his first cap after being named on...

Davids back to light up Vancouver

Playmaker Selvyn Davids returns for the SVNS stop at BC Place this weekend, determined to help the Blitzboks close the gap on series leaders Fiji. A few seasons ago, Davids dazzled the Vancouver crowd with remarkable soccer skills to set up a memorable try. Now, as...

Saids hits back at UK media doping claims

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has responded to claims that doping testing is spiralling in South African rugby. A Telegraph report this week suggested a sixfold drop in testing casts doubt over the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 World Cup successes. But...
Larkham stays put

Larkham stays put

The Brumbies have locked in head coach Stephen Larkham, shutting down talk of a possible move to the All Blacks set-up. The former Wallabies flyhalf has turned the Canberra-based club into Australia’s benchmark since taking over in 2022, and now he’s doubling down...
New All Blacks coach named

New All Blacks coach named

NZ Rugby has confirmed who will be tasked to lead the All Blacks to the World Cup next year. Dave Rennie will replace Scott Robertson, who was sacked midway through a four-year contract. The former Wallabies and current Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach beat ex-Japan and...