‘Rassie, Jacques taking Irish rugby for a ride’
Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O’Connor says Jacques Nienaber’s role as Leinster senior coach has become “borderline untenable”.
Vickery: You could see Bok success coming
The strength of the South African schoolboy rugby system is the bedrock for the long-term success of the Springboks.
Eddie tells Brave Blossoms to beef up
Eddie Jones says Japan will go nowhere on the world stage unless their players get bigger, stronger and far more committed.
Saffa extends stay with Premiership club
A hard-running South African back has committed his future to the Bristol Bears, with the Premiership club confirming the re-signing of the influential player.
Daan: Opportunity calls for Boks
Forwards coach Daan Human says the Springboks’ match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday is another chance for fringe players to impress.
Wales scrape the barrel for Bok clash
Wales have named a 30-man training squad missing 13 first-choice players for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Cardiff.
Townsend: Scotland fans expect too much
Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of “entitlement” among some Scotland rugby supporters.
Snyman hails Stormers depth as Munster wait
The Stormers are backing their current squad depth ahead of their top-of-the-table clash against Munster on Saturday.
Watch: Every beautiful Bok scrum against Ireland
The Springboks demolished the Irish scrum in Dublin on Saturday night.
Ireland turn to Six Nations after sobering Bok lesson
Andy Farrell says Ireland’s bruising defeat to the Springboks will serve as a “fast-track” education for several rising Test players as attention shifts to the Six Nations.
