Boks to shock ‘dominant’ England pack

Malcolm Marx says the forwards unit of the Springboks will have a few tricks up their sleeves when the world champs and England clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

England fired up for ‘perfect’ Bok Test

Jamie George believes a bruising match against the Springboks represents the “perfect test” for an England pack still “hurting” after last week’s draw with New Zealand.

O’Gara slapped with another ban

La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for 10 weeks for “harming the best interests of rugby”, the French rugby union league (LNR) has said.

Rewind: Boks, Pat punish England at Twickers

As the Springboks look for a first win over England at Twickenham in eight years on Saturday, take a look back at when Pat Lambie starred with the boot in a 2014 victory.

Wounded Wallabies lose ‘Hoops’ for Wales duel

Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the clash between Australia and Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with concussion, the Wallaby flanker joining an already lengthy injury list.

Skinstad backs Dragons to cause a shock in SA

Bob Skinstad believes the Welsh team he once played for have the best chance of claiming a landmark South African scalp in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend.

Watch: Duhan caught pants down!

It seems that no place is safe for jittery Duhan van der Merwe, the Scotland wing once again falling prey to the scare tactics of teammate Stuart Hogg.

By the numbers: Sharks vs Cardiff

The Sharks and Cardiff will do battle at Kings Park on Sunday in the final match of round 8 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

By the numbers: Lions vs Dragons

The Lions and Dragons will face off in Johannesburg on Sunday when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to the Highveld.

Watch: England hit the mattresses for Boks

England have adopted a combative approach in preparation for what will undoubtedly be a physical battle against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.