Test Rugby

Poll: Stay or go for Hanekom?

Having been snubbed from the November tour, should Wales-eligible Cameron Hanekom pack his bags for the Dragons?

World Rugby stamping out kicking ‘escorts’

World Rugby is set to crack down on players shielding teammates during high-ball situations, following a set of objectives shared with referees and coaches ahead of the upcoming November Tests.

Poll: Who was unluckiest to miss out on Bok tour?

Which of these star players was the unluckiest to miss out on a call-up after Rassie Erasmus named a 34-man Springbok squad with no new caps for the November tour?

Rassie: There are several unlucky players

Rassie Erasmus admitted that selecting the Springbok squad for a three-Test November tour to the UK was challenging given the depth the world champions had built this year.

Willemse gets Bok recall

Damian Willemse is among the four fit-again Springboks recalled to an experienced Outgoing Tour squad in November that features no new caps.

Tuipulotu leads All Blacks in Japan

Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time against Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie recalled at flyhalf.

Saffas playing for England don’t ‘stir the soul’

Chris Foy questions the increasing use of foreign rugby players representing adoptive countries, arguing that it undermines the core principle of international sport.

All Blacks wary of Eddie factor

The All Blacks will be wary of Japan’s “flair” under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said.

Another Wales stalwart hangs up his boots

Wales scrumhalf Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby on Thursday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.