Saffas playing for England don’t ‘stir the soul’
Chris Foy questions the increasing use of foreign rugby players representing adoptive countries, arguing that it undermines the core principle of international sport.
All Blacks wary of Eddie factor
The All Blacks will be wary of Japan’s “flair” under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said.
World Cup rewind: Ox demolishes England
On this day in 2023, Ox Nche feasted on England’s scrum as Handre Pollard completed a legendary late comeback in the World Cup semi-final clash in Paris.
Ireland join red card resistance
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has joined France in voicing strong opposition to World Rugby’s proposed global trial of the 20-minute red card.
Another Wales stalwart hangs up his boots
Wales scrumhalf Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby on Thursday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.
England star to miss Bok clash
First-choice England scrumhalf Alex Mitchell has been left out of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the November Tests that includes a Twickenham visit from the Springboks.
All Blacks forced in back row shuffle
The All Blacks on Wednesday ruled three experienced back row forwards out of the start of their Northern Hemisphere tour due to injury.
Bok lock stocks take another hit
The Springboks’ injury-ravaged second row received another blow after the DHL Stormers confirmed that Salmaan Moerat will miss the November internationals.
On this day: Kolbe’s block torments France
On this day in 2023, Cheslin Kolbe produced one of the moments of the World Cup by charging down Thomas Ramos’ conversion to help the Springboks claim an epic quarter-final victory over hosts France.
Matera handed slap on the wrist
Pablo Matera will miss Argentina’s Test against Italy after Sanzaar’s disciplinary committee gave the flanker a light suspension for his red card against the Springboks.
