Bok squad: Who’s in, who’s out

Catch up on the Bok squad after Rassie Erasmus cut to 45 players on Sunday, releasing 11 players and adding one.

Cheika rips officials for ‘embarrassing’ yellow card

Michael Cheika has hit out at Premiership final officials for sin-binning veteran Leicester prop Dan Cole, calling the decision “an embarrassment to the game”.

Quade picks ‘best 13 in the world’

Former Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper makes a bold call in picking a midfield combo for the British & Irish Lions series.

France big gun to miss Bok grudge match?

An injury has delivered a big blow to France’s hopes of beating the Springboks in November, when the teams clash for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Blues take aim at Crusaders’ playoff streak

The Blues are in bullish mood as they seek to end the Crusaders’ ominous home playoff record in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals on Friday.

Eddie gives Japan license to be brave

Eddie Jones wants Japan to “run Wales off their feet” in two Tests next month while conceding he had made mistakes in an underwhelming return to coaching the Brave Blossoms.

Wallabies coach Schmidt hails ‘leader’ Gordon

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hailed Jake Gordon as “a leader” with the experienced scrumhalf emerging as a potential captain against the British and Irish Lions.

World Rugby deserves a rebel league

Rebel rugby is coming, and for players it’s the deal Test rugby can’t match, writes ZELÍM NEL.

Roos called up to Bok squad

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos has been added to the Bok squad for matches against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia.

Brumbies buck Canes to join Kiwis in semis

A gutsy Brumbies ensured Australia’s presence in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a 35-28 takedown of the in-form Hurricanes on Saturday, joining Kiwi heavyweights the Blues, Chiefs and Crusaders.