RWC 2027 pools confirmed: Boks handed great start for title defence
Following Wednesday's draw in Sydney, the six pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 have now been decided.
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 1:40
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RWC-winning Bok prop explains 'how to counter the South African scrum'
The rugby adage 'no scrum, no win' has never felt truer after what we have witnessed over the past month.
Josh Raisey
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Opinion
The Springboks' worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees meeting with old nemesis
The idea of South Africa fearing anyone heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup seems a touch ridiculous, given the way they have pe…
Josh Raisey
02 Dec 2025, 2:48
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Opinion
England's worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees English great coming back to haunt them
The rugby world is now just days away from finding out the pools for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, with the pool draw available…
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2025, 4:50
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Eddie Jones flags 'huger issues' than Etzebeth's 'minor incident' in Bok win
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has described Eben Etzebeth's apparent eye gouge of Wales' Alex Mann as "quite a minor incident" in t…
Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2025, 2:25
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Eben Etzebeth staring at huge ban after another red card
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth became the third Springbok to be shown a red card of the Quilter Nations Series, being dismissed w…
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29 Nov 2025, 9:10
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Springboks break record set by rivals England
South Africa have surpassed the record set by England for the most points scored against Wales at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. …
Josh Raisey
29 Nov 2025, 9:01
Harlequins tie down second England international in a matter of weeks
England centre Oscar Beard has renewed his contract at Harlequins, following in the footsteps of fellow England international Chan…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 7:42
Duane Vermeulen ready to make sensational Springboks return against Wales
Double World Cup winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen could potentially make a return to rugby this weekend against Wales in the Quil…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 5:58
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Sale's Tom Curry puts accusations behind him as 6 England stars start in Exeter clash
Six England internationals will all start for Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs on Friday in the Gallagher PREM, less than a week afte…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 4:29
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One in, one out for Sale as Wales wing Regan Grace lands new deal
Sale Sharks have signed Wales wing Regan Grace on a short-term deal that will run until February.
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 4:02
Rassie Erasmus fires early 2027 World Cup warning to rivals
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has highlighted the "depth we have been developing" after selecting 49 different players th…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 3:19
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Erasmus makes sweeping changes and huge bench call for final Bok game
Rassie Erasmus has made eight changes to his starting South Africa team for their final match of the year against Wales on Saturda…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2025, 2:05
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Bulls go big with 18 Springboks in Champions Cup squad
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 32-man squad for this season's Investec Champions Cup, 18 of which are South Africa…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2025, 9:00
Wales make 8 changes to XV for Springboks with one debutant
Wales have made eight changes to their starting XV for the visit from world champions South Africa to Cardiff on Saturday from the…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2025, 4:21
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British & Irish Lions issue emphatic statement on R360
The British & Irish Lions have clarified that any player who participates in the proposed rebel R360 league will not be eligible f…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2025, 3:33
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Maro Itoje tempers expectations over England while issuing warning
England captain Maro Itoje has said that he is as excited now as he has ever been about the national team, but said that "there is…
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2025, 8:55
Opinion
Report card: Rating all 33 England players from the Quilter Nations Series
England will head into 2026 with a lot of optimism following their Quilter Nations Series clean sweep, defeating Australia, Fiji, …
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2025, 6:50
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Borthwick on the hidden luxury southern hemisphere have over England
England head coach Steve Borthwick believes his side are "tracking well" following their unbeaten Quilter Nations Series, but insi…
Josh Raisey
24 Nov 2025, 4:22
Steve Borthwick weighs in on tunnel incident after huge accusation
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that flanker Tom Curry's "character is impeccable" after his counterpart Felipe Contep…
Josh Raisey
23 Nov 2025, 12:19
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