Devin Hermanus

Unbeaten WP clinch U21 title

DHL Western Province were crowned SA Rugby U21 Cup champions at City Park on Saturday, picking up a convincing win against the Lions to make it a perfect season.

McCaw: All Blacks must blow Irish away

Ex-captain Richie McCaw said New Zealand have to start well against Ireland in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.

South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe (Top) is fooled by France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont (R) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022

Kirwan: Bok DNA wrong for French duel

All Blacks icon John Kirwan has pleaded with the Springboks to play a more expansive style if the defending World Cup champions want to beat France on Sunday.

Mostert: Siya will speak to the ref

Franco Mostert is confident that South Africa will get a fair shake from first-time World Cup quarter-final referee Ben O’Keeffe when the Springboks and France clash in Paris.

Boks switched on to squash France

Steven Kitshoff said the Springboks are prepared to dominate the set-piece and physical battle against France in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday night.

Boks to knock out Les Bleus

The World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and South Africa on Sunday will be a heavyweight clash, but the Springboks are better equipped to land the killer blow, writes MARK KEOHANE.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

All Blacks axe star for team breach

Winger Mark Telea had been dropped from the New Zealand lineup for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with Ireland after breaking team protocol.

Ardie Savea in action against the Springboks in Auckland

Kiwis recall big guns for Irish revenge

Ian Foster has made six changes to the All Blacks starting XV to face Ireland in the World Cup on Saturday, for the first meeting since the Irish’s historic series win in New Zealand.

Isa at 8 for Pumas in crunch clash

Michael Cheika has made two changes to the Argentina starting XV to face Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday.

Boks to stop ‘big impact’ of Dupont

Assistant coach Felix Jones said it was up to the Springboks to limit the influence of France captain Antoine Dupont on the World Cup quarter-final in Paris on Sunday.