France fullback sent home for racism

Fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from France’s squad after a video of him making racist comments was published on social media.

Du Toit: Boks aim to sweep series

Pieter-Steph du Toit relished tackling Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, adding that the Springboks have turned their attention to the series decider in Durban.

Watch: Kolisi sends message with Bok return

Siya Kolisi responded to the recent criticism of his form and fitness with a powerful performance for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland on Saturday. 

Loftus win for SA not the Bok way

The Springbok series-opening victory over Ireland in Pretoria is a good one, but the analysis of the result will not make for impressive reviewing, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Farrell shares frustration with ‘dubious’ calls

Andy Farrell says he had “dubious” thoughts about some of the decisions in Ireland’s narrow loss to the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday night.

All Blacks, England count cost of series opener

All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.

Inexperienced France cruise past Pumas

France coach Fabien Galthie said his side “ticked a lot of boxes” after a much-changed team eased past Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday in Felipe Contepomi’s first game in charge of the hosts.

Highlights: Boks bury Ireland bogey

The Springboks opened the two-Test series against Ireland with a win at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Rassie: Job not done for Boks

Rassie Erasmus breathed a sigh of relief after the Springboks ended their losing streak against Ireland in Pretoria, but expects a tougher challenge in the second Test.

Siya: We know it’s not finished

Captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks will “give it everything” to whitewash Ireland in Durban next week following a series-opening win in Pretoria.