Test Rugby

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Will Jordan of the All Blacks  (C) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Jordan to miss Super Rugby season

All Blacks try machine Will Jordan will be out for six months because of shoulder surgery, the Crusaders announced, a blow to the defending Super Rugby champions.

Scotland get Saffa boost for England duel

SA-born prop WP Nel returns as one of an experienced Scotland trio for the Six Nations clash with England at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Rassie rewards new Bok talent

A quintet of DHL Stormers is among the 16 uncapped players on the 43-strong list that will be attending the first of three Springbok alignment camps.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Razor: Boks have shown us the way

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has weighed in on the debate over whether the All Blacks need to mirror the Springboks’ style to reclaim World Cup glory.

Rassie calls up ‘next-gen’ Boks

Vodacom Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom and DHL Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter are reportedly among a group of uncapped youngsters called up to a Springbok alignment camp.

Paige: I want to be a referee

Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige says his first game as a touch judge has fuelled his desire to become a professional referee.

Owens joins calls to axe ‘farcical’ law

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has added his voice to calls to change the law that has resulted in kick-tennis between teams in the Six Nations.

Farrell: It will get tougher for Ireland

Head coach Andy Farrell is not getting carried away by Ireland having a maximum 10 points after impressive Six Nations wins over France and Italy.

Matfield teams up with Eddie

Victor Matfield confirmed that he has reunited with former Springbok assistant Eddie Jones in a massive boost for Japan.

Galthie breathes a sigh of relief

Fabien Galthie hailed France’s resolve to come from behind and beat Scotland on Saturday after a week of criticism back home for their Six Nations opening loss to Ireland.