Townsend fires back at Red Bull critics

Gregor Townsend has defended his decision to take on a part-time advisory role with the Newcastle Red Bulls.

‘All Blacks tour of SA the greatest test’

Former New Zealand flyhalf Stephen Donald says the All Blacks’ four-match Test series against the Springboks next year will produce “as high a level of footy as you can get”.

All Blacks tour not just about Tests

South Africa’s URC franchises must field strong teams for next year’s All Blacks tour if it’s to be a true success, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Watch: AI Saffas go to Bok game

Ahead of the Test against Japan at Wembley on 1 November, the Springboks asked AI to show what fans get up to on game day in the UK.

Sephaka: Rassie’s giving Bongi time to cook again

Former Springbok prop Lawrence Sephaka believes Bongi Mbonambi’s omission from South Africa’s squad for the end-of-year tour is no cause for alarm.

Rassie: France, Ireland like RWC playoffs

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has highlighted the importance of the Tests against France and Ireland on next month’s European tour.

Big Su eyes rampant 2026

Joseph Suaalii has capped a whirlwind first year in rugby by being named Rugby Australia’s Rookie of the Year, but the 22-year-old insists individual awards come second to team success.

Keo & Zels: Cut him some slack, Sacha is Shisa!

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is the hottest sauce in the world – get off his case, asap!

Ireland dealt triple injury blow

Ireland have suffered injury setbacks ahead of their match against the All Blacks in Chicago next Saturday.

Tony: Boks will keep pushing

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown says the world champions are building a more complete, all-round game under Rassie Erasmus.