Test Rugby

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Beirne braced for Bok ‘bullies’

Tadhg Beirne expects the Springboks to turn the first Test into a scrap as the Ireland lock prepares to face a formidable pack at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

England to challenge haka

Captain Jamie George has sounded the warning to the All Blacks that England will make a “powerful statement” in the opening Test of their series in Dunedin on Saturday.

Farrell: Rassie is hilarious

Andy Farrell says he found it “hilarious” when Rassie Erasmus tried to predict Ireland’s lineup for the first Test against the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.

Bok champs owe Rassie

Rassie Erasmus desperately wants to beat Ireland after the Springboks disappointed when the teams clashed at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Ireland back rookie to counter Boks

Uncapped Jamie Osborne will start against the world champion Springboks in a formidable Ireland lineup when the top-ranked teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

Kolbe: We’ve a chance to create history

Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy as the Springboks chase their first win against Ireland since 2016 when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

Boks call on Newlands survivors

There are eight survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016.

Razor’s All Blacks edge England

Damian McKenzie struck two late penalties as New Zealand kicked off the Scott Robertson era with a narrow win against England in Dunedin on Saturday night.

Ireland to spring surprise on Boks

Craig Casey is winning the scrumhalf race as coach Andy Farrell reportedly mulls a key selection for the clash between Ireland and the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.