Test Rugby

Willemse: I never even spoke with SA Rugby once

Former Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse says no one from SA Rugby made any effort to convince him not to play for France, or that he had a future representing the Springboks.

Welsh coach: URC results a ‘reality check’ for Bok series

If the performances of the Welsh sides against SA teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is a barometer, the “gulf in power” will be too great for Wales to beat the Springboks in the three-Test series in July, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 21: Fourie du Preez of South Africa during the 2nd test match between South Africa and Wales at Mbombela Stadium on June 21, 2014 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Quiz! Can you name the last Springbok team to host Wales in 2014?

In July the Springboks will welcome Wales to South Africa for the first time since 2014. Test your rugby knowledge by naming the previous Springbok team to face Wales on home soil.

Wales star ‘can’t go on’, quits amid safety fears

Wales flanker James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced.

SA-born prop caught up in eligibility ‘breach’ probe

World Rugby has opened a probe into a “potential breach” by Spain of eligibility rules during their successful qualification for next year’s World Cup, with the player being investigated originally from South Africa.

Madosh Tambwe after scoring for the Bulls rainbow cup

Tambwe: It would be amazing to play for Boks

Madosh Tambwe says he would relish playing for the Springboks should he earn a call-up for the June series against Wales in South Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Alapati Leiua of Bristol Bears is tackled by Owen Farrell and Nick Tompkins of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Bristol Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 26, 2022 in London, England.

Barnes: Serial offender Farrell a ‘liability’ for England

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Owen Farrell’s tackle technique could put England in deep trouble during their upcoming Test series against Australia.

Duane: France top of Boks’ hit list

Eighthman Duane Vermeulen says high-flying France will be the team to beat when the Springboks travel to Europe for their end-of-year tour in November.

(12530208ai) Ospreys vs Cell C Sharks. Anthony Volmink of Cell C Sharks kicks a drop goal United Rugby Championship, Swansea.com Stadium, Wales - 08 Oct 2021

Have your say on World Rugby’s law trials

World Rugby is giving everyone involved in the game, including fans, the chance to have their say on the welfare-driven global law trials which have taken place over the last nine months.