New All Black on getting Bok captain’s name

Du’Plessis Kirifi explains how he was named after former Springbok skipper Morne du Plessis.

On this day: BOD speared by All Blacks

On 25 June in 2005, British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll suffered a tour-ending injury after a hit from All Blacks rival Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu in Christchurch.

Les Bleus lock in Saffa for New Zealand tour

Lock Jacobus van Tonder has been included in a youthful France squad, captained by centre Gael Fickou, for their tour of New Zealand in July.

Willie on what inspired his Bok U-turn

Willie le Roux discusses the moment he decided to reignite his Test career, as the two-time World Cup winner closes in on becoming the eighth Springbok centurion in 2025.

Five new faces in All Blacks squad

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson named five new caps in a 33-man squad captained by Scott Barrett for three Tests against France.

Russell laughs off Sexton beef

Flyhalf Finn Russell says he’s buried the hatchet with Johnny Sexton as the old rivals unite in a quest for British & Irish Lions glory in Australia.

Asenathi: Scrumming with Ox an ‘eye-opening’ test

Asenathi Ntlabakanye says packing down against “the world’s best” at Springbok training, under the guidance of scrum guru Daan Human, has taken his game to another level.

Lood licking his lips for ‘the next one’

World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager says he’s grateful to be back in the Springbok camp and champing at the bit to tackle the Barbarians in Cape Town next Saturday.

Ex-Bok coach to work with Eddie’s Japan

A former Springbok coach is set to be appointed as Japan’s new defence coach.

Pumas defeat Lions in Dublin

The British & Irish Lions will set off for Australia on the back of a loss to Argentina on Friday.