Test Rugby

Bok wing forced into early retirement

Springbok and Bulls wing Travis Ismaiel has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of an ongoing shoulder injury.

Springboks resume training after Covid chaos

The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 10: Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks passes the ball during the International Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Fiji at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Dunedin, New

Foster admits Fiji exposed All Blacks weak spots

Ian Foster says the All Blacks have pinpointed areas of their game in need of urgent attention following an untidy performance against Fiji.

Aaron Smith of the All Blacks performs the haka prior to the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and France

From crisis to captain: How new ABs leader turned life around

Following his appointment as All Blacks captain, scrumhalf Aaron Smith admits it is “a little bit scary” how his once turbulent life has turned around.

Scotland vs Georgia Test called off

Scotland’s Test match against Georgia in Tbilisi on 17 July has been cancelled after the hosts reported six positive Covid-19 cases in camp while in South Africa this week.

All the Test team lineups for action-packed weekend

Take a look at the match-day lineups ahead of the second week of 2021 mid-year internationals.

Fiji to create Covid vaccine awareness with special jersey

The Fijian Test team will wear special jerseys to address and create awareness about the unfolding Covid-19 crisis in their homeland when they play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.

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Covid-affected Fiji forced to improvise Test lineup

Fiji have been forced to name an inexperienced scrumhalf in their starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin after Covid-19 travel restrictions prevented veteran Frank Lomani and two others from entering New Zealand.

Breaking: Second Boks vs Georgia Test cancelled

The second Test between the Springboks and Georgia has been officially cancelled following a number of players and management testing positive for Covid-19 in both camps.