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British rugby writer James While says Springbok fans have become unbearable online. In a Planet Rugby column, While accused Bok supporters of being “combative, confrontational, and boring” on social media – saying they’ve turned South Africa’s 2023 World Cup triumph into “a weapon of grievance”. While argued that Bok fans online have developed “a chronic […]

Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against the All Blacks at Soldier Field on Saturday. The Leinster hooker leads a settled side that features one new face, with 22-year-old prop Paddy McCarthy in line for his Test debut off the bench. Ireland are back in Chicago for the first time since their famous 2016 victory over

Taniela Tupou has been recalled to the Wallabies’ starting XV, while Harry Wilson regains the captain’s armband for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Tupou will start at tighthead prop for the first time since the Bledisloe opener in Auckland, packing down alongside Angus Bell and Billy Pollard in a powerful front row. Head coach

The South African-dominated Barbarians had fun on the training field ahead of Saturday’s match against the All Blacks XV in Brentford. TEAM: Bongi, Roos headline Bok-heavy Baa-Baas Is it even training if it isn’t raining? pic.twitter.com/6epfAvXKMj — Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) October 30, 2025 The post Watch: Baa-Boks train in the rain appeared first on SA

Forwards coach Paul O’Connell has challenged Ireland to find the consistency that once made them the best team in the world, as Andy Farrell’s side prepare for a heavyweight showdown with the All Blacks in Chicago. Ireland have slipped from their 2022-2023 peak – a golden stretch when they sat atop the world rankings and

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has credited Stormers scrum guru Brok Harris for transforming Springbok debutant Zach Porthen into a world-class prospect. Porthen’s surprise selection in Rassie Erasmus’ starting line-up to face Japan at Wembley on Saturday has been one of the talking points ahead of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour opener. At just 21, the

Eddie Jones says Japan must be “good enough to stop” the Springboks’ trademark power game if they’re to have any hope of repeating their 2015 World Cup miracle. The Brave Blossoms coach, who famously masterminded Japan’s historic upset of the Boks in Brighton a decade ago, has pinpointed South Africa’s physical dominance and aerial threat

Coach Rassie Erasmus says veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk remains firmly in the Springboks’ plans, even though he’s not part of the current touring squad. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley, Erasmus explained that De Klerk’s absence is part of a broader plan to give him game time with his club, the

France have gone into lockdown ahead of the 8 November showdown against the Springboks in Paris. According to Le Figaro and Le Parisien, Fabien Galthié’s side suspect the Boks could be watching their every move. The France coach has dramatically limited media access to training at their Marcoussis base this week – an unusual step

The Springboks scored some stunning five-pointers on their 2024 end-of-year tour. READ: Williams braces for high-speed battle Nine of the best tries from the Springboks last year in Europe All five matches in November will be broadcast LIVE with three language options #SSRugby | #QuilterNS pic.twitter.com/EWCYnFLWRQ — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) October 30, 2025 Photo: Mike