Test Rugby

O’Gara shows his Test coaching hand

La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara has signalled his international coaching aspirations, targeting the top jobs in Ireland, England, or France.

Boks to tackle All Blacks at Eden Park

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in Auckland and Wellington in the 2025 Rugby Championship.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand walks past the Webb Ellis cup with their runner's up medal following the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Hansen: All Blacks ‘robbed’ of RWC glory

Former head coach Steve Hansen has launched a passionate defence of New Zealand’s 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, insisting the Kiwis were denied a title victory.

Saffa bruiser hits out at eligibility rule

SA-born loose forward Jacques Vermeulen has expressed frustration over World Rugby stipulations that bar him from representing England.

Hansen: Boks are very beatable

The Springboks are two-time defending world champions and won the 2024 Rugby Championship, but former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen doesn’t believe South Africa is bulletproof.

SA Rugby mourns ‘tough-as-nails’ Williams

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to former Springbok lock and coach John Williams, who died on Thursday.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: The players of France watch on as the players of New Zealand perform the Haka prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

France reject All Blacks clash in USA

France have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in 2025, according to the French rugby federation (FFR).

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Poll: Was Cheslin the best?

Cheslin Kolbe has been shortlisted for the Autumn Nations Series MVP award after the Springboks went unbeaten in November with wins against Scotland, England and Wales.

Wallaby star joins exodus to NFL

Jordan Petaia has quit rugby to chase his NFL ‘dream’, joining a growing list of players setting their sights on the lucrative American sport.

Masuku to make Bok debut in 2025?

Rassie Erasmus is reportedly set to experiment with uncapped talent such as flyhalf Siya Masuku during the Springboks’ 2025 home Tests against Italy and Georgia.