NZ Rugby releases Shields to England

Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields will be available for England’s Test series against the Springboks in June after being released by New Zealand Rugby.

Weakened Wales to face Boks

Only two British & Irish players have been included in Wales’ 31-man squad for their matches against the Springboks and Argentina in June.

Saffa hooker gets Scotland call-up

South African hooker Allan Dell has been included in Scotland’s 33-man squad for their three-Test tour in June.

‘Ross is a Test player’

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has backed flank Jono Ross to make England’s squad for their June Test series against the Springboks.

‘I should have refreshed the team’

England coach Eddie Jones admits he should have blooded new players during this year’s Six Nations.

England lock ruled out of SA tour

George Kruis will miss England’s three-Test series against the Springboks in June due to injury. Kruis will be available for Saracens during the Premiership playoffs, but the club’s director of rugby Mark McCall confirmed the player will undergo corrective surgery at the end of the season for a recurring ankle problem. ‘He’s not going to tour. He’s going to have surgery… Read more →

Hartley out of Bok series

England captain Dylan Hartley has been ruled out of their three-match Test series against the Springboks in June.

Newlands Test tickets for R100-R950

Tickets for the third Test of the series between the Springboks and England at Newlands on 23 June will go on sale at 12pm on Monday, 7 May.

England sweat over fitness of centre

Jonathan Joseph could miss England’s Test series against the Springboks in June due to an ankle injury.

Scotland climb above Boks

Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England.