Dobbo doubles up on Stormers XVs

Head coach John Dobson has announced two formidable DHL Stormers XV lineups for a double-header in George on Friday in the last of their pre-season matches.

Foster ‘blocks’ Razor from All Blacks games

Incoming New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly been told by incumbent Ian Foster to avoid the All Blacks’ World Cup matches, as he’s “too big a distraction” .

Boks on the fence for crunch clash

Jean Kleyn says there will be plenty of “animosity” when Ireland and Scotland lock horns on Saturday, in a showdown that could decide the Springboks’ World Cup fate.

Two Boks among World Cup’s highest paid

An influential pair of World Cup-winning Springboks are reportedly among the 10 highest earners at France 2023.

England chief confirms Nations Cup plans

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney says discussions about a Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of rugby’s wealthiest bodies.

Les Bleus wary of ‘wounded’ Italy

Head coach Fabien Galthie has cautioned France against underestimating Italy ahead of their decisive World Cup Pool A match on Friday.

O’Connell: Ireland not feeling pressure

Forwards coach Paul O’Connell is confident Ireland can handle the pressure of their final World Cup pool match with Scotland because they are used to high stakes games.

All Blacks’ Ofa makes ‘easy’ oopsie

New Zealand have insisted they won’t be taking minnows Uruguay lightly in Thursday’s World Cup Pool A clash, but Ofa Tu’ungafasi has let slip on the real thoughts in camp.

Schalk: Boks lucky to be world champs

Schalk Brits says it was never part of Rassie Erasmus’ plan for the Springboks to win the 2019 World Cup, but rather lay the groundwork to challenge for the title four years later.

Bok doccie shortlisted for Emmy

The three-part behind-the-scenes documentary on the 2021 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has been nominated for an International Emmy.