World Rugby weighs in on Bok scrum ploy

World Rugby has responded to the Springboks’ controversial kick-off tactic against Italy in Port Elizabeth.

Wilson: Valetini a massive loss for Wallabies

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson concedes the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini is a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.

Jordan starts as All Blacks lose another ace

Already missing Caleb Clarke to injury, the All Blacks have scrambled Will Jordan to replace another broken wing as they attempt to fly into the third Test against France on Saturday.

Nigel: Bok scrum tactic illegal

Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes the Springboks should have been penalised for deliberately manufacturing a scrum from the kick-off against Italy in Port Elizabeth.

Galthie rolls the dice for final shot at All Blacks

Fabien Galthie has made eight changes to the France team for Saturday’s third and final Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.

Georgia to bring ‘full noise’ against Boks

Georgia coach Richard Cockerill says his side will need to embrace the brutality of a Bok battle when they take on South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Kurt-Lee: Japan stint sharpened my running game

Springbok try-scoring ace Kurt-Lee Arendse says his passion for “running rugby” was revived while playing in Japan.

Schmidt gives ‘brave’ Lynagh keys to Wallabies

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is backing three-cap flyhalf Tom Lynagh to run the game against the British & Irish Lions at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday in the first Test of the 2025 series.

Razor shuffles the deck

Scott Robertson has shaken up his All Blacks side for the third Test against France, backing a host of new faces to complete a series sweep in Hamilton.

Kwagga: Bomb Squad must detonate

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith says the Bomb Squad has something to prove against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday.