2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (735+ words) South Africa Rugby was forced to apologise to the All Blacks following their 2024 clash at Ellis Park after a series of events was perceived as showing a lack of respect for the Haka. The closing moments of the traditional challenge…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (376+ words) Joe Marler has weighed into the growing debate around England’s overseas selection policy with a typically blunt six-word message. The former England prop was responding to comments from Courtney Lawes, who has questioned why Steve Borthwick should be prevented from…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (160+ words) Renowned for his fierce leadership and unyielding determination, Johnson captained England to Rugby World Cup glory in 2003. A towering figure both on and off the field, his uncompromising style made him a symbol of rugby excellence. He wrote: “I think…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (222+ words) This is where things could get brutal. If New Zealand win Pool A and South Africa win Pool B, then both successfully navigate the round of 16, the Springboks and All Blacks will meet in the quarter-finals. That would be a…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (394+ words) Steve Borthwick is set to be handed a new England contract that will take him beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport reports that the RFU plans to extend Borthwick’s current deal beyond the 2028 Six Nations, giving the England head…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (762+ words) “Four more years, boys.” Those words alone secured Gregan a place in rugby folklore, but there was considerably more to the Wallabies legend than his ability to irritate opponents. Gregan won 139 caps for Australia, captaining his country 59 times and playing…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (607+ words) Rassie Erasmus has overseen one of the greatest periods of dominance in Springboks history. Since first taking charge in 2018, Erasmus has helped transform South Africa back into rugby’s ultimate winning machine, with back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2019 and 2023 forming…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (304+ words) With the Springboks now leading the series by two victories to one, all eyes will be on M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for the final Test of the “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series. Rassie Erasmus will know that his side…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (282+ words) Rassie Erasmus has made only two changes to his Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore – but the continued selection of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has divided supporters. Damian Willemse replaces the injured Cheslin Kolbe at…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (247+ words) Ardie Savea may have been on the losing side at the FNB Stadium, but the All Blacks superstar continues to win plenty of admirers in South Africa. The New Zealand captain spent time with a local family following Saturday’s brutal…...