Talking Points: Ireland a cut above the rest

Ireland stayed on course for successive Six Nations Grand Slams by routing Italy, France beat Scotland in a controversial finish and England came from behind to defeat Wales.

Ireland continue Grand Slam march

Ireland’s bid to become the first team to win successive Six Nations Grand Slams moved a step closer on Sunday as they breezed past Italy at Lansdowne Road

Chasing the Sun 2: A story for South Africa

The trailer for Chasing the Sun 2 has landed, with the documentary of the Springboks’ World Cup title defence set to premiere on 24 March.

Flannery no stranger to Springboks

Rassie Erasmus reportedly lined up newly-appointed Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery as Jacques Nienaber’s successor before last year’s World Cup.

Sharks set bait for World Cup winner’s return

The Sharks are reportedly determined to lure a couple of World Cup-winning Springboks to Durban as part of a squad overhaul for next season.

Borthwick’s England ‘found a way’ to beat Wales

Steve Borthwick praised England’s resilience as they “found a way to win” after coming from behind to beat Wales in a tense Six Nations encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.

Matfield teams up with Eddie

Victor Matfield confirmed that he has reunited with former Springbok assistant Eddie Jones in a massive boost for Japan.

New skipper for Ireland against Italy

Caelan Doris, seen by many as a future Ireland captain, gets a chance to prove his credentials as he will skipper the Irish in their Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday.

Italy get Capuozzo boost, Saffa set for debut

Star fullback Ange Capuozzo makes his return to Italy’s starting XV to play Ireland in the second round of the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday.

Nhleko happy with Academy progress

The SA Rugby Academy finished their first week of squad preparation in Stellenbosch with a workout session against UWC, which left the Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko a pleased man.