Tuipulotu: All Blacks ready to silence haters

Patrick Tuipulotu says the All Blacks are not feeling more pressure from the ‘haters’ than they already put on themselves ahead of Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash with Argentina.

Watch: How Argentina beat All Blacks

Check out Squidge Rugby’s insightful review of how Argentina finally managed to beat the All Blacks after 30 attempts, following their Tri-Nations encounter in Sydney.

Wrap: England outmuscle Ireland, France beat Scotland

Jonny May scored a brace as England beat Ireland 18-7, while Wales battled past Georgia and France outfought Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup.

Lions keen to keep Simelane

Lions boss Rudolf Straeuli has responded to rumours that centre Wandisile Simelane is the subject of interest from French side Toulouse.

Bulls set sights on Steyn for PRO16

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly targeted the loan signing of Springbok and Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn for the duration of the PRO16.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Griquas

A commanding second-half display saw the Cheetahs cap their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a come-from-behind win over Griquas.

Highlights: Bulls vs Pumas

The Vodacom Bulls confirmed their Super Rugby Unlocked title on Saturday, proving too strong for the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld.

Cheetahs floor Griquas

The Cheetahs erased a half-time deficit to claim a 28-9 bonus-point win over Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Watch: Akker, Dan du Preez score for Sale

Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe finished off an excellent set-piece try from Sale Sharks, before assisting eighthman Dan du Preez in Friday’s victory over Northampton Saints.

De Villiers makes EP Elephants shortlist

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made the five-man shortlist for the vacant head-coaching role with the Eastern Province Elephants.