'I won't repeat your word': Andy Farrell defends Ireland after defeat to Boks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has defended his players after their “chaotic” 24-13 Quilter Nations Series defeat to South Af…
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South Africa break 13-year Dublin hoodoo with win over Ireland
Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battli…
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The complete list of 2025 World Rugby Awards winners
With the announcement of the men's 15s player of the year, the full complement of World Rugby Awards winners for 2025 has been rev…
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Springbok Malcolm Marx crowned World Rugby player of the year
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx has been named the World Rugby player of the year.
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Ireland | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: Rassie Erasmus registered his first win over Ireland in Dublin as South Africa boss with a dominant 24…
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Fabian Holland named World Rugby breakthrough player of the year
All Blacks second-row Fabian Holland has been named the World Rugby breakthrough player of the year.
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Felix Jones tackles question of Springboks' struggles against Ireland
Asked this week why the Springboks have struggled to get the upper hand over Ireland in recent meetings, South Africa defence coac…
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What Irish and South African experts really think about the opposition
What do the Irish think about the Boks and what do the Springboks think about Andy Farrell's men? RugbyPass found out...
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'This has been going on for 100 years in Irish rugby': Andy Farrell
Leinster’s Sam Prendergast has been retained ahead of Munster’s Jack Crowley at fly-half for Saturday's 'litmus test' encounte…
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Rassie: 'I must admit I'm waking up thinking, shouldn't we be going 7/1?'
Rassie Erasmus admits he's been second-guessing his selections for the Springboks' heavyweight showdown with Ireland this weekend,…
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Bok lock update: Lood de Jager red card appeal dismissed
South Africa have been dealt a fresh blow in the second row after Lood de Jager failed in his attempt to overturn the red card tha…
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International
Opinion
Jake White: Before I say what I’m going to say...
That coaching team took the All Blacks to within two points of winning the World Cup. Stick or twist is the perennial teaser in el…
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Jacques Nienaber comments won't dampen rumour that won't go away
Jacques Nienaber has done little to cool speculation that he could return to the Springboks setup before the next Rugby World Cup,…
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Ireland recall four Lions for Springboks clash
Andy Farrell has made four changes to his Ireland team that will take on South Africa on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, calling up…
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Boks bring back big guns with 11 changes as Erasmus looks to end Ireland hoodoo
Rassie Erasmus has made 11 changes to his South Africa side as he looks to earn his first ever win in Dublin with the Springboks.
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International
Analysis
The three times Wales actually did beat the All Blacks
Wales' rivalry with the All Blacks has been very one-sided since they claimed their last victory in the fixture almost 72 years ag…
International
Opinion
Why many Springboks fans will never give Ireland their dues
This is it. The last box that needs ticking. The final itch to scratch. The only piece of unfinished business left on the to-do li…
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How England's 'Pom Squad' are catching up with the Springboks
In following Rassie Erasmus' famous 'Bomb Squad' strategy, England have risen to new levels during the Quilter Nations Series.
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Boks' 'poor man's Henry Pollock' shares why he 'hated' Rassie Erasmus
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus' once strained relationship with former team-mate Bobby Skinstad has been "repaired", accor…
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Crisis averted for Springboks after Franco Mostert hearing
South Africa second-row Franco Mostert is free to play against Ireland on Saturday in the Quilter Nations Series after having his …
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English media taken back down to earth by ex-Bok boss after All Blacks win
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has accused the English media of "getting ahead of themselves" following their 33-19 v…
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Wales to face All Blacks and Springboks without Josh Adams after ban
Wales wing Josh Adams has been banned for three matches following his 20-minute red card against Japan on Saturday.
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Bok fans rage as star misses awards cut, but World Rugby clarify why
World Rugby have announced their nominations for their end-of-year awards, and, inevitably, there are some huge names that have mi…
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'It's weird, you just can't help yourself': Springbok rugby obsessive Handre Pollard
Handre Pollard, one of the greatest goalkickers of the professional era, has spoken to the Springboks' official ball supplier, Rhi…
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Boks dominate World Rugby awards with 3 nominees for player of the year
World Rugby have announced their nominees for World Rugby player of the year, with Rugby Championship winners and current world nu…
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Why Jasper Wiese is the blunt object keeping the Bok machine purring
The South Africa No 8 may not be the most sophisticated of players but his go-forward is vital to South Africa's gameplan
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Canan Moodie: 'It’s going to be a good challenge for this group'
Moodie, who impressed against Italy in Turin, spoke to Rugby 365 about the challenge that Italy posed, as well as how the Spring…
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Wales call-up rookie centre and uncapped prop ahead of All Blacks Test
Wales have called up Scarlets centre Joe Roberts and Ospreys prop Ben Warren ahead of their Autumn Nations Series meeting with New…
Fixtures released for inaugural Nations Championship in 2026
Six Nations Rugby and SANZAAR have redefined the future of international rugby, unveiling the all-new Nations Championship.
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What Jack Conan makes of the current Bok side
Back-rower Jack Conan believes Ireland’s record win over Australia is a “brilliant launchpad” for a shot at toppling back-to…
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The crazy truth underpinning this Springboks team
And yet none of that mattered. In a game they should have lost the Springboks triumphed...
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'Sad': Rassie Eramsus addresses Boks' second red card in two weekends
Rassie Erasmus cut a conflicted figure after South Africa’s gritty 32–14 win over Italy in Turin, praising his side’s adapta…
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South Africa survive yet another red card to beat Italy in Turin
South Africa absorbed a long spell of numerical disadvantage to beat Italy 32–14 in wet, awkward conditions at the Allianz Stadi…
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Italy | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: This wasn’t a showstopper, but it was a formidable showing from the world champions, who had to fight…
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International
Opinion
Italy player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Italy player ratings: A lack of control and execution undermined Italy’s high-risk approach in the wet as Gonzalo Quesada’s si…
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Rassie Erasmus' brutally honest admission about Italy clash
Changes were predicted and expected to the South African starting XV that will face Italy in Torino on Saturday.
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