Wallabies star’s season over?
Head coach Joe Schmidt faces an anxious wait on the extent of centre Joseph Suaalii’s arm injury during Australia’s defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield.
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Pieter-Steph du Toit has capped off a standout 2024 with his second World Rugby Player of the Year award, and we relive some of the Springbok juggernaut’s top performances.
Kriel: Jerry keeps Bok defence train steaming
Jesse Kriel has hailed Jerry Flannery’s influence as the Springboks’ defence coach, describing him as a hard-working leader who has seamlessly integrated into the world champions’ system.
Du Toit crowned world’s best, Rassie snubbed
Pieter-Steph du Toit was named Player of the Year, while Rassie Erasmus was overlooked for the Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.
Nine-try England snap drought in style
England ended a five-game losing streak with a demolition of Japan as Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham ended in a resounding defeat on Sunday.
Scotland end Wallabies’ Grand Slam bid
Finn Russell scored 12 points as Scotland thwarted Australia’s quest for a Grand Slam with victory over the Wallabies at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Razor to fight for selection policy like Boks
Head coach Scott Robertson will ask New Zealand Rugby bosses to make overseas-based players eligible for the All Blacks in a bid to keep up with pacesetters South Africa.
Siya: Wales can’t stop believing
Wales received words of encouragement from Siya Kolisi after a resounding defeat by the Springboks on Saturday piled more pressure on head coach Warren Gatland.
Rassie: Boks a ’50-plus’ team
Rassie Erasmus hailed the Springboks’ strength in depth as the world champions wrapped up a stunning season by thrashing Wales in Cardiff.
Double blow for Wallabies
Australia’s preparations for Sunday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield were thrown into disarray, with injury and snow disrupting head coach Joe Schmidt’s plans.
