Porter: Ireland scrum couldn’t deal with Bok ‘surge’

Loosehead prop Andrew Porter has struggled to explain how the Ireland scrum disintegrated against the powerhouse Springbok pack in Dublin.

Willie refuses to close door on Bok career

Willie le Roux insists his international career is not yet over.

Nigel: Ireland lock deserved straight red

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Ireland lock James Ryan should have received a permanent red card for his “reckless” cleanout on Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx.

‘Hungry’ Lions primed to face Bulls

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes the international break has prepared his team for a second URC block they’ve traditionally found tough.

Bulls welcome back Bok for Lions clash

A Springbok loose forward will make his long-awaited return from injury when the Vodacom Bulls face the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Marshall: All Blacks can emulate ’96 Incomparables

Justin Marshall believes the All Blacks have what it takes to tour South Africa in 2026 and “replicate” what the team of 1996 achieved. The 1996 All Blacks were the first team from New Zealand to win a Test series in South Africa. Speaking on the The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Australia & New Zealand podcast, Marshall was… Read more →

B&I Lions take firm stance on R360

The British & Irish Lions have thrown their full weight behind growing resistance to the proposed R360 competition.

Rassie’s data reveals who can go the distance

World Cup winner Schalk Brits says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is not afraid to make the big calls and will rely heavily on data analytics to pick players who can perform.

‘Rassie’s playing chess, while others play checkers’

Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits expects more innovation from Rassie Erasmus.

Krappie: Wales will fight for everything

Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg says the Springboks are expecting a fierce contest against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.