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The All Blacks will be without two Barrett brothers for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Scott and Jordie both suffered injuries in the 26-13 win over Ireland and will undergo further medical assessments this week to determine how long they will be sidelined. Josh Beehre has been called up from the All Blacks XV […]

The URC has confirmed kick-off details for the South African derby games slated for round eight. The Lions will take on the Sharks on Saturday, 21 February at Ellis Park (2pm), with the North vs South derby between the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday, 14 March at Loftus (2pm). Other URC teams’ round-eight fixtures will

Felix Jones has dismissed suggestions that Les Bleus are out for payback after their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. The Springbok assistant coach addressed the media on Monday ahead of the blockbuster clash in Paris on Saturday night. It will be the first meeting between the two world heavyweights since that epic 29-28 Bok victory

A former Wales international says it’s maybe not the smartest idea to face the world champion Springboks later this month. Barely a week after the Boks blew Japan away 61-7 at Wembley, there’s growing unease in Wales that their side could suffer a similar fate when the world champions head to Cardiff on 29 November.

Having come through a tough period in his career, Gerhard Steenekamp now finds himself as the Springboks’ first-choice loosehead for the rest of the year-end tour. The Bulls hardman has fought his way back from a nightmare six-month layoff, just as Ox Nche’s injury opened a door in the Bok front-row rotation. It’s been a

Japan coach Eddie Jones believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has added a whole new dimension to the Springbok attack after another standout display at Wembley. The 23-year-old playmaker continued his breakout season with another classy performance in the Springboks’ 61-7 demolition of the Brave Blossoms at Wembley on Saturday – crossing for two tries and slotting three

There’s no place for jet-shoes speedster Noah Caluori in the revised 36-man England squad to take on Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday. He will potentially feature in England A’s clash with the All Blacks XV in Bath, which kicks off the same day as the senior Test. MORE: England rise in World Rugby rankings Coach

Former Springbok utility back, Brent Russell, says the Boks will be up against a dangerous and fired-up French team in Paris on Saturday night. READ: ‘Desire to beat Boks is very strong’ Brent Russell knows a thing or two about France He thinks this might be the toughest test in the world right now for

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hinted that Six Nations and Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches could be played in the United States. This as the sport’s global governing body ramps up efforts to grow rugby in the States ahead of the 2031 World Cup. The USA will host the men’s tournament for the

Springbok speedster Dillyn Leyds made the difference for La Rochelle as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14. French Top 14 Janse Roux started in the second row and No 8 Arno Botha came off the bench in Lyon’s heavy 54-21 defeat to Toulon at the Stade Mayol. Dillyn Leyds dotted down for