Les Kiss reacts to ‘bizarre’ finish as Wallabies hold off Springboks
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has never seen anything like the “bizarre” final 15 minutes against the Springboks in Perth.
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Springboks address Eben Etzebeth sideline kerfuffle
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to clarify the confusion surrounding Eben Etzebeth’s second-half departure during South…
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Rassie Erasmus had a few words for the officials amid Perth chaos
Rassie Erasmus refused to reach for excuses or a gruelling Rugby Championship schedule after South Africa's dramatic 42-38 defeat …
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
Springboks player ratings: A tired Boks side got their backsides handed to them in Perth against a hungry Wallabies outfit...
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Len Ikitau stars as 11-man Wallabies survive incredible Springboks fightback
Harry Potter and Fraser McReight's carries close to the line set up their fourth try, through the skipper, Harry Wilson.
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International
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs South Africa | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have survived a late fightback from the Springboks in Perth, holding on for a win over the two-time defending world …
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Willemse: Everyone wants to win the World Cup and ‘beat the Springboks’
Damian Willemse understands there will be a target on the Springboks’ back during Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
Can the Wallabies evoke the spirit of 2021 to rock the world champions?
No one expected the Wallabies to skittle the Springboks in 2021 but they did and they must summon all their collective talents to …
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Wallabies dealt big injury blow on eve of Springboks showdown
The Wallabies have suffered a big loss on the eve of Sunday’s clash against the two-time defending world champion Springboks in …
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Ex-Boks coach insists South Africa are thin in one key area
Former Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold has recent first-hand experience of facing Australia, as defence coach of Japan, who t…
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Les Kiss explains ‘three or four’ factors behind Suaalii’s Wallabies switch
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has explained the headline-grabbing decision to name Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time…
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii set for new Wallabies position against Springboks
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for the Wallabies, who play the Springboks in Perth this weekend.
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International
Interview
Springboks star Ox Nche reflects on Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
Springboks prop Ox Nche has described the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series against the All Blacks as “one of the hardest four w…
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World Rugby unveils 29 Outdoor Training Venues for 2027 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has today confirmed the 29 Outdoor Training Venues that will be used by the 24 participating teams during Men’s Rugb…
Zachary Porthen joins growing Bok chorus as questions linger
South Africa tighthead prop Zachary Porthen has reiterated the message that has been coming out of the Springboks camp this week, …
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Steve Hansen: Veteran Boks might call it quits on Erasmus ahead of 2027
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Rassie Erasmus that some veteran players may call it quits ahead of the 2027 …
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France lose heavyweight for November showdown with Springboks
France and Toulouse second-row Emmanuel Meafou is set to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a knee injury agains…
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'Your perspective': Vermeulen fires back at 'strange statement' over Boks
Duane Vermeulen has dismissed suggestions that South Africa could suffer a comedown against Australia after the intensity of Rugby…
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Jeremy Williams identifies key areas in Wallabies’ plan for Springboks
Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams has shared an insight into the game plan for the upcoming clash with the Springboks in Perth.
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Rassie won’t be fooled again but ‘there may not be better time for Australia to meet Boks’
It might not be humiliating, but it would certainly be embarrassing for South Africa to lose to lowly Australia again.
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New Springboks captain as Rassie Erasmus makes mass changes for Wallabies
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting side that defeated the All Blacks in Baltimore earlier this mo…
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Wallabies coach on ‘intensity’ expected from world champion Springboks
Australia assistant coach Tom Donnelly has likened the intensity of the Springboks to what the Wallabies will experience at Men’…
‘We know what’s coming’: Taniela Tupou looks ahead to Springboks challenge
73-Test prop Taniela Tupou believes the upcoming clash with the Springboks in Perth will be an important hit-out for the side.
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'You do realise you can only pick 23': Ex-All Black questions importance of Springboks' depth
"I really don’t think there’s anyone out there,” Wilson said on The Breakdown.
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Rugby World Cup
Interview
Boks’ World Cup opponents look to level up with Erasmus’ blueprint
World Cup winner Joe Worsley believes reigning champions South Africa have created the template that can take Georgia to the next …
All Blacks ‘need to get rid of ill-discipline and rediscover lost art of building pressure’
New Zealand used to squeeze teams into submission with 'weaponised excellence', in the same way the Springboks have just done to t…
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Two Springbok centurions flown home ahead of Wallabies clash
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been released from camp …
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale lays foundation for new era for rugby in America before RWC
Five years out from RWC 2031, the final Test between New Zealand and South Africa helped win hearts and minds among the US audienc…
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Springboks lock in crucial Fiji Test before Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
South Africa Rugby and the Fiji Rugby Union have confirmed the national teams will play a Test two weeks before Men’s Rugby Worl…
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‘Forget the Home Nations… ‘Protected’ France are the only team who can rival South Africa’
France, who will manage the workload of their top stars this season, look the best bet to challenge South Africa at RWC 2027.
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Analysis
The numbers behind All Blacks' high ball struggles and the tactical change needed
The 2026 Greatest Rivalry Series was defined by the All Blacks inability to control the catch area. Knock ons became scrums, lost …
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Paul Williams: 'The All Blacks can still leave you spellbound like no other team'
The Boks may dominate the set-piece and lie top of the world rankings, but the All Blacks have shown they are on a redemption arc
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International
Opinion
Jake White: This All Blacks side lack something no NZ side has ever lacked
Well, that was a blast. What a series. As the dust finally settles, the first thing I’d say about Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is …
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'The French have to beat them in November'
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs believes France must overcome South Africa in November if they are to remove what he sees as …
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - The stats showcase South Africa's lethal adaptability
Halfway through the series, Rassie Erasmus' Springboks mended their ailing areas of play and doubled down on their strengths. New …
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International
Opinion
The 2027 Rugby World Cup is South Africa's
Could France push them? Potentially. But everyone else will have to rely on South Africa playing poorly. They’ve been too good f…
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