Wallabies coach plays down All Blacks row

Australia coach Dave Rennie says the Wallabies would not use the All Blacks’ perceived disrespect as motivation for the upcoming Perth Test, drawing a line under a scheduling row that erupted between the rugby powers last week.

De Kock: Under-the-radar Am is invaluable

Former Springbok and Saracens scrumhalf Neil de Kock ranks Lukhanyo Am among South Africa’s greatest centres and believes his role in a notoriously stingy defence is priceless.

Kremer accused of taking ‘cheap shot’ at Hendrikse

Sean Everitt says Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse was a victim of a “cheap shot” in the Test against Argentina.

Boks-All Blacks 100th Test to precede Oz-Argentina clash

Sanzaar has confirmed the kick-off times of the remaining Rugby Championship matches, including the fact that the historic 100th Test between the Boks and All Blacks will strangely serve as a ‘curtain raiser’ to the Argentina-Australia match.

Following the announcement that the remainder of the Rugby Championship will be hosted in Queensland, Australia, take a look at the updated fixtures schedule and how matters stand after one-and-a-half rounds of competition. (more…)

Whitelock reveals details behind Hooper phone call

All Blacks skipper Sam Whitelock says his Wallabies counterpart, Michael Hooper, had contacted him at the height of the Rugby Championship feud between New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia.

Stringent Covid-19 protocols implemented for Rugby Champs

Sanzaar says the Rugby Championship double-headers to be played in Queensland, Australia, will take place under non-negotiable Covid-19-safe conditions.

Watch: Willie, architect of Bok backline

In tribute to his often underrated work rate, check out this video analysis of Willie le Roux’s contributions to the Bok backline.

Boks broaden talent base during home campaign

World champions South Africa won a series against the British & Irish Lions, defeated Argentina twice in the Rugby Championship and have put many young newcomers on show in 2021.

Watch: Am’s try-saving turnover

Springbok centre and defence captain Lukhanyo Am denied Argentina’s Santiago Carreras a certain try in the closing stages of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with this brilliant interception.