RG revels in success of homecoming

Two-time Bok world champ RG Snyman on beating Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, and playing the first Test in the Republic since defending the Webb Ellis Cup last year.

Siya: We know it’s not finished

Captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks will “give it everything” to whitewash Ireland in Durban next week following a series-opening win in Pretoria.

Ireland caught by Bok ‘change-up’

Skipper Peter O’Mahony lauded the world champion Springboks’ enterprising play and width on attack after South Africa exacted revenge over Ireland on Saturday.

Schmidt off to winning start with Wallabies

Joe Schmidt’s reign as Australia coach got off to a fine start in Sydney on Saturday with a gutsy triumph over a Wales outfit that slumped to an eighth straight defeat.

All Blacks boss gets reality check

A gritty win against England on Saturday delivered Scott Robertson a stark reminder on his All Blacks coaching debut after seven years of dominance in Super Rugby.

Carr leads rejuvenated Bulls back home

Nizaam Carr will captain a Vodacom Bulls team sprinkled with new faces against former side Western Province in the Currie Cup at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

Razor’s All Blacks edge England

Damian McKenzie struck two late penalties as New Zealand kicked off the Scott Robertson era with a narrow win against England in Dunedin on Saturday night.

SABC pulls plug on Bok-Ireland Tests

Fans won’t be able to watch the world champion Springboks clash with Ireland in Mzansi on SABC after the public broadcaster canned its coverage of the two-match series.

Forgotten Bok joins French club

A powerful and dynamic midfielder with Springbok credentials has put pen to paper on a deal with Top 14 outfit Bordeaux-Begles from next season.

England to challenge haka

Captain Jamie George has sounded the warning to the All Blacks that England will make a “powerful statement” in the opening Test of their series in Dunedin on Saturday.