Rassie Erasmus unveils established Springboks side for Italy battle in Turin
The Springboks comfortably beat England 45-21, before claiming a 42-28 win over Scotland and a 43-point win over Wales.
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Joe McCarthy: ‘You want to play against the best, if you want to be the best. I can't wait.’
Argentina and Fiji await first but the Ireland lock is relishing the prospect of an impending reunion with South Africa.
Four World Cup winners ruled out of Springboks' Nations Championship squad
Rugby World Cup winners Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Andre Esterhuizen and Handre Pollard have been ruled out of the Springboks' …
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Graham Henry: What the Springboks series taught the All Blacks
Sir Graham Henry has shed more light on how the All Blacks are responding to their Greatest Rivalry series defeat to the Springbok…
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Nations Championship referees confirmed with finals weekend appointments TBC
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the inaugural November window of the 2026 Nations Championship, with…
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'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
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Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
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Nations Championship: November rugby returns to RugbyPass TV
On Friday 6 November, the inaugural Nations Championship returns with three consecutive rounds of fixtures that will determine who…
How the All Blacks left ‘waarheid’ behind at the Garden of Eden
The first Bledisloe Cup game between New Zealand and Australia provided further evidence that planet rugby is moving away from Sou…
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How ending 62-year hoodoo fuels Wallabies before shot at All Blacks
Still, while history may not favour the away side ahead of this Test, Wilson and the Wallabies are walking towards the challenge.
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World Rugby announce new crackdown on two dangerous tackles
World Rugby have moved to outlaw two dangerous tackle techniques, with changes covering the 'hip drop' and 'knee drop' set to come…
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'Rugby needs to be demystified to attract new fans and fresh investment'
The inaugural Nations Championship represents the first major opportunity to embrace private investment, but only if the game is a…
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Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
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Cam Roigard: 'Mike and Rens have opened my eyes to managing that'
Star All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has had two weeks to reflect on the Greatest Rivalry tour and put the lessons learned from th…
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‘The RWC countdown clock is ticking. The permutations are endlessly fascinating. England are in a critical phase.’
South Africa are in that good place again, a potential Wallabies resurgence is on the cards but England's form has been variable.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call
Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessm…
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'The Wallabies moved several steps closer to cracking the Springboks' DNA code'
Australia picked up where New Zealand left off in unearthing more of the tools which could stop South Africa's charge for a third …
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Wallabies great’s take on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moving to the wing
Wallabies great Michael Hooper was impressed by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s performance in the 42-38 win over the Springboks.
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‘No-one could remember such a crazy game. Or explain that last 10 minutes. No matter.'
Five tries each, four yellow cards in the final 10 minutes and frayed nerves aplenty - relive the drama of Australia's win over So…
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The one tactic Victor Matfield ‘couldn’t understand’ as Boks beaten at own game
Victor Matfield has questioned South Africa’s kicking strategy after the Springboks lost the aerial battle in their 42-38 loss t…
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Can 'phenomenal' Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch?
Irish scrummaging has a chance to regain its pride against South Africa - the reconverted Leinsterman deserves to be at the heart …
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‘Problem solve on the run’: Inside the Wallabies’ 11-man fight for victory
Jeremy Williams took over the captaincy as an undermanned Wallabies looked to protect their lead against the Springboks in Perth.
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‘Nothing could have prepared’ Wallabies for wild Springboks finish
“Nothing could have prepared us for that,” coach Les Kiss said post-game, after the Wallabies survived a chaotic finish to bea…
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Les Kiss reacts to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s first start on the wing
Les Kiss believes the Wallabies can use Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii “quite readily” as an option at either centre or wing.
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Wallabies lock in more Tests as road to Rugby World Cup takes shape
Rugby Australia has announced a slate of home Wallabies Tests ahead of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
Rassie Erasmus’ take on Wallabies and the ‘threat’ Springboks expected
Rassie Erasmus has delivered a positive assessment of Les Kiss’ “technically sharp” Wallabies side after a dramatic 42-38 de…
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'Not the game I want': Hansen blasts ‘integrity’ issue after Wallabies-Boks clash
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has taken aim at what he believes is a growing problem with diving in rugby, accusing pl…
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Boks escape creating two unwanted records in Perth defeat
To score five tries and 38 points and still lose a Test match is rare, especially for a team of the calibre of world champions Sou…
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International
Opinion
The major caveat hanging over the Springboks' defeat in Perth
Australia deserved every second of its celebration in Perth. The Wallabies scored five tries against the world champions, led 42-1…
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Rassie Erasmus explains emptying the Bok bench on 47 minutes in Perth
Rassie Erasmus insisted South Africa's unprecedented decision to unload their entire bench in the 47th minute against Australia wa…
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Fifteen vs Eleven! It's happened before in Test rugby
Australia's 42-38 win over the world champions Springboks was remarkable in many ways, not least for the four yellow cards receive…
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'We can have 15 injuries going into a World Cup, we've got a strong enough squad to do it again'
Double World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff has asserted that South Africa could have 15 injuries at next year's World Cup …
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Chaotic ending robs Wallabies of world rankings 4-year high
When Australia led South Africa 42-17 with 17 minutes left to go, it looked for all the world that they would beat the Springboks …
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International
Opinion
Wallabies vs Springboks takes: Lonergan's masterclass, Suaalii is a midfielder
It was a wild finish in Perth as the Wallabies held on with 11 men for a 42-38 win over the Springboks to reclaim the Nelson Mande…
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Les Kiss provides Len Ikitau injury update after Springboks thriller
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has provided a brief update on centre Len Ikitau, who came off with an ankle injury during the 42-38 win …
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