Test Rugby

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa goes intom tackle with Michael Hooper of Australia during the 2023 Rugby Championship between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 08 July 2023

‘Coach’ Duane desperate to play again

Duane Vermeulen picked up some tips sitting in the coaches’ box for the Boks’ World Cup loss to Ireland, but the veteran loose forward is eager to face Tonga on Sunday.

France's scrum half Antoine Dupont (L) grimaces next to France's loosehead prop Cyril Baille during a training session in Marcoussis, south of Paris, on March 15, 2023, as part of the preparation for the Six Nations Rugby Union tournament match between France and Wales scheduled for March 18 in Paris.

Dupont back in France camp

France captain Antoine Dupont has rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad a week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone, the French federation have announced.

South Africa's centre Andre Esterhuizen (L) is tackeld by New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga (C) during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok giant targets ‘a few big boys’

Given a rare start alongside flyhalf Handre Pollard, Springbok inside centre Andre Esterhuizen can’t wait to tackle Tonga in the World Cup on Sunday.

Eddie to walk the blank for Wallabies

Head coach Eddie Jones said he will continue to protect his players even if he becomes the “fall guy” for Australia’s dismal World Cup campaign.

The Springboks face down the haka from the All Blacks

Boks to tackle Crusaders in New Zealand?

New Zealand Rugby is reportedly in talks with its SA Rugby counterparts to revive the iconic All Blacks-Springboks tours.

Foster hails ‘statement’ World Cup win

Head coach Ian Foster lauded a “great” victory after the All Blacks walloped Italy on Friday to reignite their World Cup bid.

14-try All Blacks annihilate Italy

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a blitzing of a hapless Italy at the World Cup on Friday.