Boks handed massive front-row blow

The Springboks have suffered a massive blow to their front-row stocks with news that Frans Malherbe is set to miss the end-of-year tour due to injury.

France-based trio called up for Wallabies’ UK tour

Coach Dave Rennie hs selected Will Skelton, Tolu Latu and Rory Arnold in the 37-man Wallabies squad for the upcoming end-of-year tour of Europe.

Rassie responds to misconduct hearing date

Rassie Erasmus has tactfully responded to World Rugby’s confirmation of the date for his independent disciplinary hearing.

Skelton set for Wallabies recall

Reports from Australia suggest that Will Skelton is among the three European-based players who will be selected in the Wallabies squad for their end-of-year tour.

Watch: Owens sympathises with De Allende over penalty

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says the decision to penalise Damian de Allende for a deliberate knock-down in last Saturday’s match against New Zealand was harsh.

Cooper denies BaaBaas November call-up

Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper said on Tuesday he will not feature for the Barbarians next month, 24 hours after being called up by the invitational side.

Steyn relieved over match-winning penalty

Duane Vermeulen revealed that Frans Steyn initially felt that he had let the Springboks down after conceding a late penalty in their win against New Zealand.

Watch: Swys enjoyed Bok attack vs All Blacks

Former Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin breaks down how the team changed up their gameplan in their morale-boosting Rugby Championship victory over the All Blacks.

Springbok powerhouses, Cooper confirmed for Barbarians

Two more of South Africa’s world-beating pack have been confirmed alongside Wallabies star Quade Cooper to play for the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham in November.

Pollard: It’s been tough

Flyhalf Handre Pollard says the past 17 weeks have been the toughest, most intense and yet fun period of his Springbok career.