2024 Boks: Pollard-led comeback falls short

An inspired second-half comeback attempt was dashed by a dramatic late drop-goal as the Springboks fell to their first defeat of the year and drew the series with Ireland in Durban.

Wallabies to hold pre-Super Rugby camp

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named one uncapped player in a 40-man squad for a three-day camp from 8 January.

Boks have created ‘phenomenal’ depth

Former Wallabies back Ashley-Cooper says the Springboks are the “best positioned” team in world rugby.

Ireland stars extend deals

Two Ireland stars have signed contract extensions with the Six Nations champions.

Sacha to put his best foot forward

Playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu believes helping the DHL Stormers turn things around this season is his first ‘stepping stone’ back into the Springbok setup.

Foster won’t play blame game

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has responded to Steve Hansen’s claim that New Zealand were “robbed” in the 2023 World Cup final against the Springboks.

Bakkies: Rassie’s Boks just too good

The legendary Bakkies Botha claims the Springboks’ most competitive rivals right now are each other, as the All Blacks are ‘no longer what they were’.

Ireland lock in front-row powerhouses

Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed two-year contract extensions with Ireland and Leinster until 2027, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced.

Former England fullback feared dead

Former England fullback Tom Voyce is feared dead after police recovered his car from a river in northeast England.

Kolbe loses out to Ireland star

The Springboks went unbeaten in November but Cheslin Kolbe finished second in the race for the Autumn Nations Series MVP award.