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Kieran Read warns young All Blacks ahead of South African tour
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (400+ words) by Frank Nickson Friday 31 July 2026 Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read believes New Zealand’s younger players are set for a major test when they experience a traditional South Africa tour for the first time. Kieran Read Warns Young All Blacks…...
Ardie Savea to miss early All Blacks Tour Games
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (454+ words) by Frank Nickson Monday 27 July 2026 New Zealand captain Ardie Savea will be rested for the early part of the All Blacks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour to South Africa, but he is expected to return before the Test series against the…...
Opinion: Steve Borthwicks Next Six Months Will Define Englands World Cup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (739+ words) by Frank Nickson Thursday 23 July 2026 There was a moment before England’s final Nations Championship fixture that perhaps told us more than any line-out statistic, tackle count or attacking metric. Asked by ITV’s David Flatman why he had selected an unchanged…...
Rassie Erasmus focused on building Springboks depth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (440+ words) by The TRU Team Tuesday 21 July 2026 Rassie Erasmus says South Africa’s early-season selection rotation has helped build Springboks squad depth while still keeping the world champions at the top of the Nations Championship table. Rassie Erasmus Builds Springboks Depth Erasmus…...
South Africa to further display strength in depth against Wales
2+ week, 2+ day ago (925+ words) by Iestyn Thomas Thursday 16 July 2026 A 45-21 triumph over Steve Borthwick’s England served as a reminder that South Africa remain among the favourites heading towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Their victory in Johannesburg two weeks ago also showcased the…...
All Blacks overcome slow start to beat Italy
2+ week, 6+ day ago (480+ words) by Frank Nickson Saturday 11 July 2026 New Zealand 47-17 Italy, Wellington New Zealand overcame a sluggish first half to beat Italy 47-17 and remain unbeaten after two rounds of the Nations Championship. The All Blacks were far from fluent early on, with handling…...
Springboks beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg
3+ week, 6+ day ago (463+ words) by Frank Nickson Saturday 4 July 2026 South Africa 45-21 England, Johannesburg South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The Springboks scored seven tries in a dominant display, although England fought back…...
George Furbank starts as England face Springboks
4+ week, 1+ day ago (323+ words) by Frank Nickson Thursday 2 July 2026 George Furbank will make his first England start since 2024 after being named at full-back for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against South Africa at Ellis Park. George Furbank Starts For England Furbank returns to the England…...
Springbok Women confirm Test schedule
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (256+ words) by The TRU Team Saturday 27 June 2026 The Springbok Women have confirmed a demanding international schedule that includes home Tests against the USA, New Zealand and Ireland, along with an away fixture against Italy in Fontanafredda. Springbok Women Confirm Italy Test…...
Nations Championship Trophy unveiled
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) by Frank Nickson Wednesday 17 June 2026 The Nations Championship Trophy has been unveiled ahead of the inaugural international rugby tournament, which will bring together 12 leading teams in a new Northern Hemisphere versus Southern Hemisphere format beginning on July 4. The newly unveiled…...