Wallabies suffer Petaia setback
Wallabies utility back Jordan Petaia will miss the Bledisloe Cup Tests against the All Blacks and is in doubt for the start of the Rugby Championship due to a hip flexor injury.
Shooting at Georgia headquarters
The president of the Georgian Rugby Union, Tornike Gogebashvili, has confirmed that one person was wounded during a shooting at its headquarters in Tbilisi.
Rewind: Boks shock All Blacks in Wellington
On this day two years ago, the Springboks held on to record a riveting 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
Nienaber: Boks ready for Test season
Jacques Nienaber is delighted at the form of the European-based Boks and has revealed how Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU have given him insights into what the All Blacks and Wallabies will bring in the Rugby Championship.
Star All Blacks could skip Rugby Champs
Reports in New Zealand suggest that several key All Blacks players could opt against playing in the Rugby Championship for family reasons.
‘Self-destructive government cost NZ the Rugby Champs’
Respected New Zealand writer GREGOR PAUL says the decision to reward Australia with the Rugby Championship hosting rights was a victory for their mindset of looking for what they can – rather than can’t – do around pandemic health guidelines.
Argentina hit with new batch of Covid-19 infections
The Argentine Rugby Union has confirmed that Los Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma, two other members of staff and five more players have tested positive for Covid-19.
‘Disappointed’ Kiwis to host Bledisloe series
New Zealand may have lost out on hosting the Rugby Championship, but the Wallabies will travel to New Zealand to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in October.
Most underrated Boks: Andries Bekker
In the latest addition to our new series, MARIETTE ADAMS identifies lock Andries Bekker as one of the most underrated Springboks.
Boks’ Eight Nations switch gains support
The Six Nations have reportedly unanimously thrown their support behind the idea to have the Springboks participate in the upcoming Eight Nations competition.
