Sweet and sour for Wallabies as Ireland loom

The Wallabies have been hit by another injury blow ahead of Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin.

Injury blow for Ireland

Ireland have been dealt a setback ahead of their matches against the Wallabies and Springboks.

Brown hails André the Giant’s unique edge

Tony Brown says Andre Esterhuizen is one of the Springboks’ most valuable assets.

Rassie: Boks no longer dwell on ref decisions

Rassie Erasmus says Lood de Jager’s red card against France should have been a 20-minute sanction rather than a permanent sending-off.

Ex-All Blacks: Lood didn’t deserve straight red

Several former All Blacks have leapt to the defence of lock Lood de Jager following his controversial red card in the Springboks’ win over France in Paris.

André the Giant: Boks executed perfectly

Powerhouse Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ ability to stay calm and clinical under pressure – even after going down to 14 men – was the difference in Paris.

Wales captain to miss Bok showdown

Wales’ horror start to the Steve Tandy era has gone from bad to worse.

Schmidt ‘gutted’ after shock loss

Joe Schmidt has pleaded for patience after the Wallabies crashed to a 26-19 loss to a spirited Italy in Udine that’s plunged his tenure deeper into crisis.

George: All Blacks best team in world

Jamie George has challenged England to look past the aura of the All Blacks when they meet them at Twickenham on Saturday.

Handre, Hooker back for Boks?

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus could recall Handre Pollard and Ethan Hooker for next Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin.