Take a look at the match-day squads for Friday’s historic first Test on South African soil between the Lelos of Georgia and the Springboks, who will make their long-awaited return to international rugby. (more…)

All-rugby talk show to be launched for Lions tour

Veteran British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs, the player of the series against the Springboks in 1997, along with Mark Keohane and The MoneyMan will host an all-rugby talk show for the duration of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Lions-Sharks kick-off time altered to avoid soccer overlap

Kick-off in the Lions series match between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park next Wednesday has been brought forward by an hour.

Watch: Smiles and laughs at Bok team photoshoot

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Springbok team photo video. There were plenty of smiles, laughs and good vibes ahead of the first Test against Georgia on Friday.

All Blacks want to regain No 1 ranking from Boks

New Zealand have warned Tonga they will be shown no mercy in Auckland on Saturday, with the once world-dominant All Blacks marking the Test as the start of their quest to return to the top.

Ex-Blitzbok succeeds Wessels as Rebels boss

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that former Springbok Sevens player Kevin Foote has been elevated to permanent head coach for 2022 and beyond.

Watch: Roos drags Hendrikse with him over the tryline

Take a look at how Western Province No 8 Evan Roos savagely stormed over the tryline with Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse stuck on his back in an unsuccessful tackle attempt.

Halfpenny set for Test milestone

Fullback Leigh Halpenny will earn his 100th Test cap while five uncapped players will make their international debuts when Wales face Canada in Cardiff on Saturday.

Highlights: WP vs Sharks

Former Paarl Boys’ High stars Evan Roos and Thaakir Abrahams both fired for their respective teams as Western Province beat the Sharks in a highly entertaining Currie Cup fixture on Wednesday.

In pictures: B&I Lions begin training in SA

Take a look at images from the British & Irish Lions squad’s first day of training in South Africa, as the touring side continued preparations for their clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.