Test Rugby

Watch: Eben was a ‘softie’

As Eben Etzebeth prepares for his 100th Test match, hear from his high school coach about the world-renowned enforcer’s journey to becoming a Springbok great.

Biggar passed fit to lead Wales into Bok battle

Wales have received a double boost allowing coach Wayne Pivac to stick with a largely unchanged starting lineup for the decisive third Test against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Kitshoff to put pedal to metal against Wales

The state of the Cape Town Stadium surface or the new ‘brake foot’ rule hasn’t deterred Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff from prepping for a scrum battle against Wales on Saturday.

Farrell: Ireland don’t play on the edge like All Blacks

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland will play by the rules in the series decider against New Zealand to avoid the red and yellow cards that mark modern rugby.

Roberts answers Wales SOS

The ink was barely dry on Jamie Roberts’ retirement letter when Wales head coach Wayne Pivac asked the veteran centre to train with the squad again.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Cheslin Kolbe of the Springboks scores a try during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Versfeld on July 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Kolbe: Bok gameplan can give speedsters opportunities

Cheslin Kolbe has backed the scrutinised Springbok gameplan to give him enough counter-attacking opportunities to weave his magic in the crunch Test against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

Jones changes three for England’s finale Down Under

Eddie Jones made three changes to the starting lineup for England’s crunch clash with the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Bundee Aki of Ireland acknowledges the crowd during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

O’Driscoll: New Zealand series win better than World Cup semi

Brian O’Driscoll says beating the All Blacks in a three-Test series in New Zealand would be a greater achievement than Ireland breaking their World Cup quarter-final hoodoo.

Australia’s Hodge gets recall for third England Test

Versatile back Reece Hodge and young forward Harry Wilson were recalled to an injury-blighted Wallabies team among four changes for their winners-take-all third Test clash with England.

Watch: Wales drum up SA support

George North, Dewi Lake, Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Wales on Saturday.