Test Rugby

PAIHIA, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 22: Leicester Fainga'anuku runs through drills during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at Bledisloe Domain on June 22, 2022 in Paihia, New Zealand.

Fainga’anuku to debut as NZ spring surprise at flank

Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga’anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named in the side to start against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday.

RECAP: Junior Boks vs Ireland U20

Replay the action as the Junior Springboks made it two from two when they beat Ireland at the Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series in Italy on Wednesday night.

Damian Willemse of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021

Willemse excited for ‘special’ home Test start

After a breakout campaign for the Stormers, Damian Willemse says he’s got much more to offer as he prepares to start in the Springboks’ season-opener against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.

Salmaan Moerat during the Springboks Team Announcement at Palazo Hotel in Johannesburg on the 28 June 2022

Moerat to cherish ’emotional’ Bok debut

Salmaan Moerat had a lump in his throat when asked about adding to his family’s Springbok legacy in making his Test debut against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.

KOBE, JAPAN - JANUARY 08: Israel Folau of Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu gives a thumbs up during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium on January 08, 2022 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.

Folau, ex-All Blacks hailed as Pacific rugby star power returns

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau’s Pacific Nations Cup debut at the weekend, along with four former All Blacks, will provide a gilt-edged opportunity to raise the profile of the game in the region, the players’ association chief says.

RECAP: Maori All Blacks vs Ireland

Follow the action as Ireland begin their five-match tour of New Zealand with a clash against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton.

Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; Jonathan Sexton of Ireland is tackled by Beauden Barrett, left, and Sam Cane of New Zealand during the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA.

Under-fire All Blacks to get physical against Ireland threat

Captain Sam Cane says a galvanised New Zealand plan to hit Ireland with brutal, no-frills rugby, as the All Blacks try to lay down a marker for next year’s World Cup.

Unsung Hero: Butch vs Van den Berg

South Africa is blessed with many players who work from behind the curtains – here’s your chance to decide which of these two Springboks deserve more credit.

Nienaber: Pollard omission ‘nothing sinister’

Jacques Nienaber has insisted that flyhalf Handre Pollard wasn’t unfairly overlooked for the first Test against Wales on Saturday due to a selection policy.

Nienaber backs versatility for ‘hard grind’

Jacques Nienaber says the makeshift of the Springbok match-day 23 to face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria was determined by the overlapping skill set of his squad.