Mallett walks after Bok coach snub

Nick Mallett resigned from the World Rugby’s awards panel after former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was snubbed for last year’s Coach of the Year award.

England ready for ‘few tricks’ from Eddie

Co-captain Ellis Genge said England will have their wits about them for former boss Eddie Jones as the Australian returns to Twickenham with Japan for Sunday’s clash.

All Blacks give Cane winning farewell

New Zealand saw off a battling Italy on Saturday in their final match of the year as Sam Cane was given a winning farewell to international rugby in Turin.

Free-flowing Ireland floor Fiji

Mack Hansen scored a brace of tries, while Sam Prendergast kicked 10 points as Ireland thrashed Fiji in a thrilling clash in Dublin on Saturday.

LIVE: Scotland vs Australia

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Siya: Hanekom ‘at home’ with Boks

Siya Kolisi backs debutant Cameron Hanekom to shine against Wales on Saturday, describing the loose forward as a “special player” with a bright Springbok future.

Stick lays down a marker for Boks

Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks must dominate “until the final whistle” in Cardiff on Saturday, for a clean sweep on tour and strong end to 2024 for the world champions.

Wallabies boss shares grand ambitions

Joe Schmidt would love Australia to emulate the Grand Slam achievements of a 1984 Wallabies team captained by “top man” Andrew Slack.

Borthwick dismisses Curry concussion concern

Steve Borthwick insists he is taking no risks in recalling Tom Curry to face Japan at Twickenham just a fortnight after the flanker was knocked out against Australia, his fifth concussion in two years.

Les Bleus lash ill-disciplined Pumas

France completed their 2024 schedule with a comfortable victory against Argentina in frigid conditions in Paris on Friday night.