Test Rugby

England pick crocked Curry for NZ tour

Tom Curry has been named in England’s squad for their tour of Japan and New Zealand despite a warning from his club coach that including him would be “guaranteed” to shorten his career.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: Patrick Tuipulotu of the Blues sits on the bench during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and Fijian Drua at Eden Park, on June 08, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

All Blacks second-row stocks take a hit

Blues lock and captain Patrick Tuipulotu will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the start of the All Blacks’ campaign due to a knee injury.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: Damian de Allende of South Africa is tackled by Ronan Kelleher and Jonathan Sexton of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

‘Disrespected’ Boks ready for Irish battle

Damian de Allende expects the much-anticipated July series between the world champion Springboks and Ireland in the Republic to be “like a war”.

Juan de Jongh celebrates after scoring a try for the Springboks

On this day: De Jongh debuts in epic Bok comeback

On this day in 2010, Juan de Jongh made a try-scoring Test debut as the Springboks came from behind to beat Wales in a 65-point thriller in Cardiff.

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 03: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on during the warm up prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Wales boss shows Boks his hand

Warren Gatland insisted Wales were “building” towards the 2027 World Cup after unveiling a training squad for upcoming Tests against South Africa and Australia.

Rassie to risk Marx versus Wales?

Despite not playing for nine months, two-time Springbok world champion Malcolm Marx is reportedly set to return to action against Wales on 22 June.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 20: Jean Kleyn of the Springboks during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld B Field on July 20, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Injury clouds Bok champs

There’s still no clarity on a potential return to play for the injured Jean Kleyn, as Rassie Erasmus also sweats the availability of fellow Springbok lock Lood de Jager.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Eddie Jones (coach) Australia during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Eddie issues warning to ‘strong’ England

Eddie Jones told England “you never know what can happen on a hot day” as he plots to beat his former team at the start of his second stint as Japan head coach.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand looks dejected with his runners up medal following the team's defeat during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

NZ Rugby ‘breakaway’ set for pivotal vote

New Zealand Rugby will hold a crucial vote on Thursday over who runs the game in the country that could see top players split from the governing body.