Beauden: SA has reasons for overseas selection
Beauden Barrett has weighed in on New Zealand Rugby’s eligibility debate, with the playmaker against the All Blacks adopting a selection model similar to South Africa.
Irish flyhalves ‘haven’t stamped their mark’
Ireland’s bid for Six Nations history are hindered by flyhalf options that are “a distance away from being Grand Slam-winning playmakers”, says Irish rugby great Hugo MacNeill.
Wales wary of ‘humble’ Dupont
Warren Gatland extols the impact and vision of France skipper Antoine Dupont as Wales bid to end their long losing streak in a Six Nations opener in Paris on Friday.
Borthwick spices up England lineup
Twins Ben and Tom Curry will start together for England for the first time, along with uncapped winger Cadan Murley in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.
Ex-Bok World Cup coach lands Lions gig
Conditioning guru Aled Walters has been appointed as British & Irish Lions head of athletic performance for their 2025 tour to Australia.
All-Saffa Six Nations XV
The 2025 Six Nations kicks off this week and in celebration the SA Rugby magazine team has selected a South African XV of players capped in the European championship.
Wallabies line up ‘genuine’ Lions warm-up
Australia will face Fiji at home for the first time since 2017 in preparation for the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour Down Under this year.
England to copy Rassie’s tactics?
Steve Borthwick is reportedly set to take a leaf out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook and deploy a 6-2 bench split for England’s Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.
Welsh great gets behind Gatland
Adam Jones is confident that Warren Gatland can revive Wales’ fortunes after 12 straight defeats as the team prepares to face France in a daunting Six Nations opener on Friday.
England get backline boost
Scrumhalf Alex Mitchell has been recalled by England head coach Steve Borthwick and is set to feature in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.
