The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. You can understand the rationale behind the new Nations Championship. The Sanzaar and Six Nations unions want to make Test matches in the July and November international windows more meaningful for teams and fans – and more lucrative for […]
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Jamie Joseph says the selection process to appoint the new All Blacks coach was fair and “thorough”. Speaking publicly for the first time since Dave Rennie was confirmed as All Blacks coach through to the 2027 World Cup, Joseph admitted he was disappointed to miss out, but had no complaints about how NZ Rugby handled
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Coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to Ireland’s starting XV for Friday’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin. The team will be led out by Jamison Gibson-Park, on the occasion of his 50th cap. Gibson-Park, Man of the Match in the 42-21 win over England at Twickenham, will have as his understudy for
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Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Dave Rennie is exactly what All Black rugby needs – a fresh voice with a clear vision. Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast, Matfield said Rennie’s return to New Zealand after time abroad may prove to be a decisive factor in shaping a new era for the All Blacks.
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The Springboks officially kicked off their 2026 programme on Tuesday with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town. The players were exposed to the expectations of them on and off the field this season, the macroplan for the year, as well as the standards expected in each position. The group of 49 players, including 11
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Wales coach Steve Tandy has made three changes to his starting XV to face Ireland in the Six Nations. Wing Ellis Mee, flyhalf Dan Edwards and loose forward James Botham have all been included. Bath centre Louie Hennessey could win his first cap after being named on the bench for Friday’s clash in Dublin. Edwards
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Springbok Sevens playmaker Selvyn Davids returns for the SVNS stop at BC Place this weekend, determined to help the Blitzboks close the gap on series leaders Fiji. A few seasons ago, Davids dazzled the Vancouver crowd with remarkable soccer skills to set up a memorable try. Now, as the fifth tournament of the 2026 series
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The Springboks may be back-to-back world champions, but there is no appetite within the coaching group to stand still, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Attack coach Tony Brown and defence coach Jerry Flannery on Monday outlined how the Boks are evolving beyond the platform laid during their title-winning campaigns of 2019 and 2023. Flannery was quick
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Felix Jones says the Springboks aren’t paying too much attention to England’s recent slump in the Six Nations. While Steve Borthwick’s men have stumbled with back-to-back Six Nations defeats to Scotland and Ireland, the Springbok assistant coach insists there’s no crisis brewing and no complacency creeping in on the South African side. MORE: Thor would
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The Brumbies have locked in head coach Stephen Larkham, shutting down talk of a possible move to the All Blacks set-up. The former Wallabies flyhalf has turned the Canberra-based franchise into Australia’s benchmark since taking over in 2022, and now he’s doubling down until the end of 2028. “I’m really excited to continue working with
