Smith: Breakdown upturn key to NZ rebound
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith has highlighted the tackle point as an area where the All Blacks need to show rapid improvement if they are to scalp the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Wrap: Outeniqua Kwaggas ground flying Boishaai
Outeniqua produced the result of the schools rugby weekend as a try in the last five minutes saw the Kwaggas claim a stunning victory over Paarl Boys’ High in George on Saturday.
Bok win sees New Zealand plummet to new low
The All Blacks will drop to fifth on World Rugby’s Test rankings after New Zealand suffered a record-breaking loss to the Springboks at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
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Wallabies sweat over Cooper
A ruptured Achilles tendon to Quade Cooper has soured Australia’s Rugby Championship defeat of Argentina on Saturday and could put the veteran playmaker in doubt to feature at next year’s World Cup.
Australia bounce back to claim glory in Mendoza
Australia fought back from a half-time deficit to claim a bonus-point win over Argentina in the opening round of the Rugby Championship in Mendoza on Saturday.
Marx leads the charge as Boks bully All Blacks
Malcolm Marx turned in a superb performance in his 50th Test appearance as the Springboks pummelled the All Blacks to start the Rugby Championship with a convincing victory on Saturday.
Quiz! How well do you know the Rugby Championship?
How do you rate your knowledge of the history of the Rugby Championship? As the tournament heads into the 2022 season, take the SARugbymag.co.za quiz now and find out.
New URC schedule: Updated
The Stormers will begin their title defence when the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days, here’s the 2022/23 league schedule.
Time for Boks to dominate All Blacks
The Springboks should focus on playing the team in front of them rather than the rich legacy of the All Blacks jersey in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Ian Foster: New Zealand’s R30m mistake?
Ian Foster has reportedly been told by senior New Zealand Rugby officials to resign if the All Blacks fail to show any ‘definitive improvements’ against the Springboks.
