Test Rugby

Boks switched on for Murrayfield ‘hustle’

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks aim to win Sunday’s clash in Edinburgh inside the first 20 minutes, or risk being punished by a ‘X factor’ Scotland side.

Eben’s warning: Scotland no pushovers

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will be on high alert when they face Scotland in their Outgoing Tour opener at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Darry out, Cane in doubt for All Blacks

Injured lock Sam Darry has been ruled out of the rest of New Zealand’s end-of-year tour with veteran Sam Cane in doubt to face France next week.

Kolbe excited ‘to prove people wrong’

Pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe hasn’t let his size stop him from becoming a two-time Springbok world champion and key player in Rassie Erasmus’ imaginative gameplans.

Solly: Bomb Squad is here to stay

Former Springbok assistant coach Alan Solomons has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ innovative use of the bench, urging World Rugby not to change the rules on substitutions.

Rieko has last laugh in Sexton spat

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane has taken a dig at Ireland great Johnny Sexton in a cheeky social media post after the All Blacks’ victory in Dublin on Friday.

Razor relishes ‘helluva’ result

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson was delighted to beat No 1-ranked Ireland in Dublin on Friday, praising the standout performance from flyhalf Damian McKenzie.

‘No excuses’ from Farrell after Dublin defeat

Andy Farrell said there were “no excuses” and the best team won after New Zealand beat Ireland to end their 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

Boks in pole position for No 1 spot

Following New Zealand’s win over Ireland, only a Scotland victory at Murrayfield on Sunday can stop the Springboks from returning to the summit of the World Rugby rankings.