Watch: Japan heavy steps DMac
Japan tighthead prop Opeti Helu produced a moment of magic when he sidestepped All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie to score during the clash in Yokohama.
Rassie targets unbeaten tour
Rassie Erasmus has made it clear that he’s not heading to Europe this November to experiment, as the Springboks target an unbeaten three-match tour.
Bok champs being phased out?
Faf de Klerk, Jean Kleyn and Trevor Nyakane are reportedly the first of an ageing crop of Rugby World Cup winners who Rassie Erasmus has begun culling from the Springbok squad.
Watch: All Blacks skipper bulldozes Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu marked his captaincy debut with a sensational try to help the All Blacks open up a big lead on Japan at half time in Yokohama.
All Blacks crush Japan
The All Blacks crushed Eddie Jones’s Japan in a one-off Test in Yokohama on Saturday as the visitors scored 10 tries in a routine victory.
England dish out new R3.7m player contracts
England coach Steve Borthwick handed out the first elite player squad (EPS) contracts in English rugby history, awarding 17 players on Friday.
Rassie’s powerful Boks to smash UK rivals
MARK KEOHANE applauds Rassie Erasmus for selecting a formidable Springbok squad primed to dominate Scotland, England, and Wales up north in November.
Saffa to front All Blacks for Japan
SA-born centre Dylan Riley has been named in the Japan starting XV to face New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday.
Dupont return boosts France
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is set to face the All Blacks after being named in the France squad for November internationals.
Doris takes over Ireland captaincy
Caelan Doris will skipper Andy Farrell’s 35-man Ireland squad announced for the November Tests against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia.
