Schmidt: Wallabies showed real character

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he is proud of the fight his side showed against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.

Lions draw first blood in Brisbane

A relentless British & Irish Lions were ferocious in attack and solid in defence to win a bruising first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Razor relieved All Blacks ‘found a way’

Coach Scott Robertson was pleased with the All Blacks’ fightback from 10 points down to seal a 29-19 third Test win over France.

Unconvincing All Blacks hold off France

The All Blacks staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep.

Siya backs rookie Bok front row

Captain Siya Kolisi has thrown his support behind the Springboks’ uncapped front row ahead of Saturday’s Test against Georgia in Nelspruit.

Watch: Kwagga back in ‘home country’

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith on returning to Nelspruit and measuring himself against the “hard men” of Georgia.

Watch: ‘Georgia will test Boks’ physicality’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expects a tough Test against Georgia in his first appearance of the international season.

U20 Championship expands

Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026.

Seven-try Scots outclass Samoa

An improved Scotland finished their season-ending Pacific tour on a high note, scoring seven tries to outclass Samoa in a fast-paced Test in Auckland.

Norton: Junior Boks can handle the pressure

Captain Riley Norton says playing in high-stakes schoolboy matches has helped prepare the Junior Springboks for Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo.