Test Rugby

Duhan ready to take Six Nations by storm

South African-born Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe says he wants to improve as a Test player now that his ‘nervous and emotional’ international debut is out of the way.

Rewind: Springboks vs Wales (RWC 2019)

On this day one year ago, the Springboks booked a World Cup final face-off with England after defeating Wales 19-16 in their semi-final clash.

David Ribbans is among the South African-born players in the England training squad

Saffa lock cracks nod for England squad

South African-born lock David Ribbans has been included in England’s 36-man squad for the revised 2020 Test season.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland makes a break to score his sides 5th try after being fed a pass from Finn Russell during the warm up match between Scotland and Georgia ahead of the Guinness Six Nations tournament at Murrayfield Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Watch: Duhan’s debut try for Scotland

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe sliced through the Georgian defence to score on Test debut at Murrayfield on Friday night.

Pocock calls time on his career

Wallabies legend David Pocock has announced his retirement from the sport with immediate effect.

Ella hits back at Farr-Jones: That’s just stupid

Gary Ella has criticised ex-teammate Nick Farr-Jones following the latter’s controversial comments about the Wallabies’ support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Saffas locks start for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected in France’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Paris.

Sexton leads McCaw, Carter in Player of the Decade race

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is ahead of All Blacks duo Richie McCaw and Dan Carter in World Rugby’s Player of the Decade voting polls.

Foster: All Blacks lay down marker

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he took great pleasure in his team laying down a marker in their 27-7 Bledisloe Cup Test against Wallabies in Auckland on Sunday.