Lions Tour

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa talks to Siya Kolisi of South Africa after victory in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019

Rassie: Siya’s captaincy is a ‘flammable’ situation in SA

In a wide-ranging interview looking back on the 2021 Lions series, Rassie Erasmus has opened up on the struggle to get people to believe in Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

Smith delighted with Biggar backing during Lions tour

England flyhalf Marcus Smith says he learned valuable lessons from Dan Biggar during last year’s British and Irish Lions tour as he prepares to go head to head with the Wales stand-off in the Six Nations.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: England Head Coach Eddie Jones during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England.

Jones wants no part of Lions job: ‘Respectfully, no’

Eddie Jones has ruled himself out of contention for the British & Irish Lions coaching job, saying he’s not suited to wearing a blazer for 12 months.

Jones: Gatland should never coach the Lions again

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones says the “disaster” of the 2021 Lions series should ensure Warren Gatland never coaches the British & Irish Lions again.

South Africa's right wing Cheslin Kolbe (L) scores a try ahead of British and Irish Lions' fly-half Finn Russell during the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Poll: 2021 Try of the Year

Pick one of SA Rugby’s 10 nominated touchdowns as the best Test try scored in 2021.

Owens calls for three law changes in 2022

Veteran Welsh referee Nigel Owens has listed three law changes he believes should be implemented next year to increase safety, reduce contentious decisions and make the scrum more of a contest.

Watch: Kolbe’s magic leaves Lions powerless

Cheslin Kolbe showcased his sublime skills to finish off this brilliant Springbok try against the British & Irish Lions, one of 10 nominees for the 2021 SA Rugby Try of the Year award.

Watch: Mapimpi sparks series-saving comeback

Handre Pollard and Makazole Mapimpi connected on a pin-point cross-kick for an exhilarating touchdown against the British & Irish Lions, one of 10 nominees for the 2021 SA Rugby Try of the Year award.