Kolisi back at 8, Kriel retains captaincy

Rassie Erasmus has named Siya Kolisi at No 8 and recalled Willie le Roux at fullback for Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Watch: Roos, Zas expect ‘passion’ in Cape derby

WP and Stormers stalwarts Evan Roos and Leolin Zas are bracing for all-out attack from the Boland Cavaliers in their final Currie Cup clash of the season.

Lynagh leapfrogs O’Connor in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a surprise by handing Tom Lynagh the No 10 jersey ahead of veteran James O’Connor for Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown with Argentina in Townsville.

Carreras to call the shots at 10

Argentina have handed the No 10 jersey to Santiago Carreras for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Townsville.

Levy: WP have to punch first

WP coach Labeeb Levy has warned his charges to be ready for a physical showdown when they face Boland in Saturday’s Currie Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium.

Franco stays put as Scotland back Townsend

Scotland have ended speculation over their head coach position by extending Gregor Townsend’s contract through to the 2027 World Cup.

All Blacks out to sharpen blunt attack

All Blacks attack coach Jason Holland admits his side’s misfiring attack must rise to the occasion when they face the Springboks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden Park.

Moodie: Pressure won’t faze Springboks

Springbok utility back Canan Moodie says the possibility of stepping onto Eden Park for the first time in a Test on Saturday will be the fulfilment of a boyhood dream.

Bok Women breaking new ground at World Cup

The Springbok Women are ready to write a new chapter in South African rugby when they face France in their first-ever Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Schmidt to shuffle Wallabies pack

The Wallabies are poised to welcome back captain Harry Wilson for Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown against Argentina in Townsville