Du Toit: Boks aim to sweep series

Pieter-Steph du Toit relished tackling Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, adding that the Springboks have turned their attention to the series decider in Durban.

Junior Boks shuffle for England clash

Wing Likhona Finca is set to make his startind debut for the Junior Springboks in one of seven changes to the starting lineup for the do-or-die U20 World Championship clash against England in Athlone on Tuesday.

Watch: Kolisi sends message with Bok return

Siya Kolisi responded to the recent criticism of his form and fitness with a powerful performance for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland on Saturday. 

Willie fired up to keep jolling for Boks

Willie le Roux says he has no plans to hang up his boots anytime soon as the Springbok veteran closes in on the 100-Test milestone.

Farrell shares frustration with ‘dubious’ calls

Andy Farrell says he had “dubious” thoughts about some of the decisions in Ireland’s narrow loss to the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday night.

All Blacks, England count cost of series opener

All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.

Inexperienced France cruise past Pumas

France coach Fabien Galthie said his side “ticked a lot of boxes” after a much-changed team eased past Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday in Felipe Contepomi’s first game in charge of the hosts.

Rassie: Job not done for Boks

Rassie Erasmus breathed a sigh of relief after the Springboks ended their losing streak against Ireland in Pretoria, but expects a tougher challenge in the second Test.

Springboks bust Ireland hoodoo

The Springboks turned to the power of their Bomb Squad to secure a first victory over Ireland since 2016 in the series opener in Pretoria on Saturday.

Lions cling on at Kings Park

The Lions held out against a late comeback to beat a young Sharks XV side in their Currie Cup opener in Durban on Friday night.