Blazing Kolbe lashes England

Cheslin Kolbe returned to haunt England as the speedster scored a sensational double to help the Springboks claim a hard-fought victory at Twickenham on Saturday.

England locked and loaded for Bok ‘war’

Jamie George has told England to brace themselves for a “brutal battle” in a “war” with the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Russell, Dupont targeted for rebel league

Finn Russell and Antoine Dupont have been identified as marquee signings for a proposed global franchise competition that aims to lure the world’s best players with lucrative double-your-money deals.

Relieved Ireland see off Pumas

Ireland rebounded from defeat to New Zealand by holding out to beat Argentina in a nailbiting clash at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

Wales ‘desperate’ to avoid unwanted record

Under-pressure Wales take on a resurgent Australia in Cardiff on Sunday desperate to avoid becoming a footnote in Welsh rugby history for all the wrong reasons.

Wallabies recall Kerevi, Skelton

Australia will field a refreshed lineup as Samu Kerevi and Rob Valetini celebrate their 50th Test milestones against Wales at the Principality Stadium on Sunday.

France playmaker turns down NZ clash

Fabien Galthie has confirmed flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has declined the opportunity to represent Les Bleus in their blockbuster clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Marler: Nobody scrums like the Boks

Recently retired former England prop Joe Marler has delivered a candid assessment of the Springbok pack ahead of the clash with the world champions at Twickenham on Saturday.

Watch: Dweba back in Stormers groove

Joseph Dweba says the DHL Stormers are enjoying getting back into training after a two-week break as they prepare for a @Vodacom URC derby at the end of November.

All Blacks plan to nullify ‘freak’ Dupont

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown described France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont as a “freakish player” ahead of the clash in Paris on Saturday.