Waratahs put Lions through paces

Scotland centre Huw Jones crossed twice as a scrappy British & Irish Lions were forced to battle hard in grinding past a second-string NSW Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday.

All Blacks struggle past France

The All Blacks edged an understrength France in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win in unconvincing fashion.

Japan add to Wales’ woes

Eddie Jones’ Japan extended Wales’ record losing streak to 18 games after winning the first of their two Tests on Saturday thanks to a furious second-half fightback.

Schoolboy stars to light up Craven Week

South Africa’s leading schoolboys will be in action at the U18 Craven Week at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga, starting on Monday.

Hong Kong qualify for Rugby World Cup

Hong Kong qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday as they romped past South Korea in Incheon.

De Bruin: Bok Women couldn’t adapt to breakdown

Performance coach Swys de Bruin lamented soft moments and breakdown penalties after the Springbok Women’s heavy defeat to Canada at Loftus on Saturday.

Junior Boks captain hails ‘unbelievable defence’

Riley Norton praised the Junior Springboks’ heroic defensive effort after his team’s 32-22 win against England at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Friday.

Rassie responds to spying allegations

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland’s allegations that the Springboks spied on the British & Irish Lions in 2021.

Watch: Junior Boks fight back to floor England

The Junior Boks came back from a 14-point deficit to beat defending champs England at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Captain Kriel: Don’t write off Italy

Jesse Kriel says the Springboks have “immense respect” for Italy heading into the first Test at Loftus on Saturday.