Pacific Island teams can now become rugby powerhouses

The likes of former All Black Charles Piutau and ex-Wallaby Israel Folau can play for Tonga from 2022 after a ground-breaking World Rugby council vote, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

World Rugby wanted bigger ban for Rassie

World Rugby wanted to suspend Rassie Erasmus for 24 Springbok Tests so he would also miss the 2023 World Cup in France.

Highlights: Fired-up France outplay All Blacks

France scored four tries in their 40-25 win against the All Blacks in Paris.

Highlights: England edge Boks in thriller

Highlights of England’s 27-26 win against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Foster: All Blacks’ loss to Ireland a wake-up call

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says their 29-20 defeat to Ireland in Dublin will have taught those on their maiden northern hemisphere tour that top European sides play “a very high-pressure game”.

Highlights: Awesome Ireland beat All Blacks again

Ireland claimed their third win against the All Blacks in five matches after a dominant display in Dublin.

Three things to watch in Wales vs Springboks

The Springboks face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in the opening match of their end-of-year tour. We look at three aspects of what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

YouTube prankster surprises All Blacks’ Perenara

Scrumhalf TJ Perenara says he was unaware a prankster had joined the All Blacks for the national anthem ahead of their Test against Wales until he was substituted.

Biggar, Rees-Zammit set to boost Wales against Boks

Dan Biggar and Louis Rees-Zammit are set to return to the Wales squad for their match against the Springboks.

Nkosi may miss out on Boks’ tour opener

Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi could miss Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.