Test Rugby

Ford boots England to victory in Rome

George Ford scored 17 points as England survived a late fightback from Italy to kick off their Six Nations campaign with a come-from-behind win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Razor: Bok Tests a chance to find ourselves

Scott Robertson says the All Blacks can’t wait for the two “iconic” clashes between New Zealand and the world champion Springboks in South Africa in 2024.

Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa waits for the start of the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie to let go of SA Rugby reins

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly relinquish his role as SA’s director of rugby to take charge of the Springboks, as part of a national coaching team shakeup.

Duhan van der Merwe is tackled by France's Antoine Dupont in Saint-Etienne

Scotland fuel up on Saffas for Cardiff clash

Three SA-born Scotland internationals have been included in Gregor Townsend’s matchday 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations match away to Wales.

Posolo Tuilagi in action for France at the 2023 World U20 Championship

France to unleash teen Tuilagi on Ireland

The 19-year-old Posolo Tuilagi has been called up by France coach Fabien Galthie for Friday’s opening Test match of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille against Ireland.

Ethan Roots of the Ospreys during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Lions and Ospreys held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 25 March 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix

Borthwick bloods England newbies in Rome

England coach Steve Borthwick has given Test debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.

Wales suffer North blow for Scotland duel

George North has been ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on Saturday because of a shoulder injury.

Capuozzo at wing in Quesada’s Italy debut

Ange Capuozzo will start on the right wing in Italy’s Six Nations opener with England in Rome on Saturday, as Gonzalo Quesada makes his debut as Azzurri coach.

All Blacks sing their national anthem at Forsyth Barr Stadium

Globetrotting All Blacks to play Fiji in the USA

The All Blacks will play a Test against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego in July, the New Zealand Rugby’s 14-match schedule for 2024 has revealed.

RECAP: Willemse sees red as Ireland hammer France

France lock Paul Willemse was sent off in the 2024 Six Nations opener and Ireland took full advantage to score five tries against the hosts at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.