Big Vic: All Blacks backs have lost fear factor
Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield says the All Blacks backline for the 2025 Rugby Championship “doesn’t scare you like it used to”.
Wallabies lose another heavy for Bok showdown
The Springboks are set to face a depleted Australian front row in the Rugby Championship opener, with star tighthead prop Taniela Tupou in serious doubt for the Ellis Park Test.
Spencer backs Boks to breach All Blacks fortress
Springbok fans have more reason to believe, with former All Blacks playmaker Carlos Spencer tipping the world champions to end New Zealand’s epic Eden Park streak.
‘Giteau Law’ scrapped
Rugby Australia has effectively ditched the Giteau Law, handing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt a free hand to select players based abroad.
No Boffelli, Moroni as Los Pumas change guard
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has named a bold, youth-laden 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship.
White to pause retirement for one more shot at Boks?
The opportunity to have one more run against the Boks may see veteran Nic White put his retirement plans on hold following a scrumhalf injury crisis in the Wallabies camp.
SA’s Nonu: De Allende tipped to dominate
New Zealand rugby greats have hailed Damian de Allende as the Springboks’ not-so-secret weapon for the Rugby Championship.
Rassie backs his No 8s amid Roos murmurs
Despite missing players like Jasper Wiese, Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom, coach Rassie Erasmus feels there’s sufficient cover in the Bok squad to fill the void at No 8.
Razor’s new blood for Rugby Champs
Scott Robertson has included one debutant in his All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship, with his injury list getting longer.
All Blacks injury list grows
New Zealand’s preparation for the pending 2025 Rugby Championship have suffered yet another blow with a first-choice halfback ruled out through injury.
