
Scotland climb above Boks
Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England.
Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England.
A top-priced ticket for November’s much-anticipated Test between England and the All Blacks at Twickenham will cost the equivalent of R3,200.
Scrumhalf Ben Youngs could miss England’s three-Test tour of South Africa in June after he was ruled out for four months due to a knee injury.
The Springboks have climbed to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following Wales’ commanding 34-7 win over Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday. Scotland, South Africa and Wales finished the 2017 season ranked fifth, sixth and seventh. But Wales’ upset win over the Scots in the opening round of the Six Nations earned them a 1.35 rating points increase,… Read more →
The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan.
Eddie Jones has extended his contract as England coach until August 2021.
A visit to Newlands on Thursday will complete Eddie Jones’ cross-country fact-finding mission in South Africa.
England coach Eddie Jones visited Ellis Park on Monday ahead of his side’s three-Test series against the Springboks in June. Jones was shown around the stadium by Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli, according to Netwerk24. The 57-year-old wanted to familiarise himself with the visitors’ change room and coaches box. He also inspected the demarcation area for the substitutes and the medical… Read more →
Former Stormers loose forward Mike Rhodes says he would ‘jump at the chance’ to play for England once he qualifies in July. Rhodes spent time with the Sharks, Lions and Stormers before making the move to Saracens in 2015, where he has enjoyed great success. The 30-year-old is now close to completing his three-year residency qualification, and he told The… Read more →
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes England will pose the biggest threat to New Zealand in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup. England have improved a great deal since Eddie Jones was appointed head coach in the wake of the 2015 World Cup. The side has won 22 of its 23 Tests, and claimed two Six Nations titles,… Read more →