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On 20 October 2007, the Springboks were crowned world champions for a second time, beating England 15-6 in the World Cup final at the Stade de France. Jake White’s side, a golden generation of Springboks, toppled the defending champions in a clinical display built on forward power and composure under pressure. Veteran loosehead Os du […]

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami says Australia’s midfield competition is heating up as the side prepares to face Japan in Tokyo this weekend. Speaking from camp, Paisami welcomed the challenge of fighting for a starting spot against in-form teammates Joseph Suaalii and Len Ikitau, as well as the versatility of fellow midfielders Hamish Stewart and Filipo

Evan Roos has been in sensational form for the Stormers in the Vodacom URC, but failed to make the Springboks’ 36-man squad for the end-of-year tour. The No 8 has scored four tries in as many matches to help the unbeaten Cape side top the log. Evan Roos has been unstoppable He’s already received two

The Sharks claimed the SA Rugby U21 title with a big victory over the Lions in Durban on Saturday, while the Bulls edged Western Province in Pretoria to win the U19 Cup. Playing at home on Saturday, the Sharks showcased their attacking quality to win 63-31. The Lions, who had knocked out defending champions Western

Rassie Erasmus has named a powerful 36-man squad for the Springboks’ five-Test European tour next month. Former Junior Boks captain Zachary Porthen has earned his first Bok call-up, capping a breakthrough year in which he made his Vodacom URC debut for the Stormers. Erasmus’ touring group features a blend of World Cup winners and young

Rob du Preez and JJ van der Mescht got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14 and English Premiership. French Top 14 Carlu Sadie and Tiaan Jacobs scrummed down for Bordeaux Begles in their 27-12 win against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral, while Tristan Tedder started at flyhalf

Scott Robertson has addressed the surprise omission of young scrumhalf Dylan Pledger from both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV squads for next month’s European tours. Pledger, one of the standouts of this year’s NPC campaign, had been widely tipped for higher honours following a breakout season for Otago, but was left out of

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown says the world champions are building a more complete, all-round game under Rassie Erasmus. Speaking on New Zealand rugby show The Breakdown, the former All Blacks playmaker said the Boks’ focus ahead of their end-of-year tour is on consistency, adaptability and collective improvement after an extensive year of rotation and

Saracens’ teenage sensation has been called up to train with the England squad ahead of the November internationals. Steve Borthwick has named a 36-man squad that’ll go into a three-day camp and has invited Noah Caluori to train with the squad “as part of a development agreement with Saracens.” The tall, 19-year-old winger earned the

The Lions attracted less than 2,000 fans – including travelling Scarlets supporters – for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match at Ellis Park. The Lions came into the clash, which kicked off at 1:45pm, having suffered three tour defeats to start the season. But Cash van Rooyen’s side would still have expected more support as they looked