Wallabies battle past Italy

Marika Koroibete scored two of Australia’s four tries in their 26-7 win over Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Kolisi: Papier can handle the pressure

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is excited to see what scrumhalf Embrose Papier can do in his first Test start on Saturday.

Preview: Italy vs Wallabies

The Wallabies will be under big pressure to deliver when they take on Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Braam: Bok kicking not up to scratch

Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘Papier deserves start against Scots’

Werner Swanepoel and Norman Jordaan believe that Embrose Papier should be given his first Test start against Scotland in the absence of Faf de Klerk. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Scotland ready for ‘confrontational’ Boks

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor says they know what to expect and how to prepare for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Edinburgh.

Wales break Wallabies hoodoo

Wales snapped a 13-match losing streak against the Wallabies with a 9-6 win in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Allan helps Italy see off Georgia

Flyhalf Tommy Allan contributed 13 points as Italy defeated Georgia 28-17 in Firenza on Saturday.

Preview: Wales vs Wallabies

Wales will have a golden opportunity to end a nine-year drought against a Wallabies side in disarray in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boks stay fifth after controversial loss

The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.