Italy reinforced for Bok rematch
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada may feel the Springboks are ripe for the picking and bolstered his squad ahead of the second Test in Gqeberha.
Quesada: We challenged the Boks
Coach Gonzalo Quesada says that while Italy lost on the scoreboard it was a statement performance against the world champions.
Saturday highlights: Boks, All Blacks tick a box
The Springboks and All Blacks each kicked off the 2025 Test season with an untidy win, while George Ford helped depleted England to victory in Argentina.
Ford pulls the strings in England win
Flyhalf George Ford was instrumental in England’s win over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night.
Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 on Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat.
Sharp rookies make Razor smile
For coach Scott Robertson, the performance of four All Blacks on debut was the silver lining to a surprisingly narrow win against depleted France on Saturday.
All Blacks struggle past France
The All Blacks edged an understrength France in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win in unconvincing fashion.
Japan add to Wales’ woes
Eddie Jones’ Japan extended Wales’ record losing streak to 18 games after winning the first of their two Tests on Saturday thanks to a furious second-half fightback.
Hong Kong qualify for Rugby World Cup
Hong Kong qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday as they romped past South Korea in Incheon.
De Bruin: Bok Women couldn’t adapt to breakdown
Performance coach Swys de Bruin lamented soft moments and breakdown penalties after the Springbok Women’s heavy defeat to Canada at Loftus on Saturday.
