Russell at 10 for Suncorp showdown

Andy Farrell has gone with Finn Russell as his first-choice flyhalf for the first Test against the Wallabies with lock Maro Itoje set to captain the side in Brisbane on Saturday.

Schmidt gives ‘brave’ Lynagh keys to Wallabies

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is backing three-cap flyhalf Tom Lynagh to run the game against the British & Irish Lions at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday in the first Test of the 2025 series.

Razor shuffles the deck

Scott Robertson has shaken up his All Blacks side for the third Test against France, backing a host of new faces to complete a series sweep in Hamilton.

Bok midfield magician hits 50

Former Springbok midfield ace Robbie Fleck turns 50 today, and South African rugby fans will fondly remember the flair and fire he brought to the green and gold.

The boot that united a nation turns 58

The man who played a massive role in securing South Africa’s first ever World Cup triumph celebrates a birthday today.

Pollock, Farrell set to miss out

Dynamic loose forward Henry Pollock and flyhalf Owen Farrell will reportedly not make the match-23 for Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Famous Wallaby surname could start at 10

The son of a Wallabies legend is set to feature for Australia in Saturday’s first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.

Rassie: Jasper’s four-match ban is fair

The Springboks will not be challenging Jasper Wiese’s four-match suspension with Rassie Erasmus saying the process was “fair” and without fault.

Fassi back to haunt Georgia

It took Aphelele Fassi just one touch to announce himself on the international stage four years ago and now he comes up against the same opposition keen to dazzle again.

Wiese slapped with lengthy ban

Jasper Wiese’s fiery edge has landed him in hot water once more as he now misses several Tests due to suspension.