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  • Springbok captain Siya Kolisi (L) passes the ball as he takes part in a training session at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on 9 November 2018, on the eve of the international rugby union test match against France. Picture: AFP

    SA captain Kolisi to return against Argentina

    Siya Kolisi missed the Springboks’ victorious Rugby Championship campaign with a knee injury but played his first game in four months in the Currie Cup for Western Province on Friday.

    1019 days ago
  • FILE: England rugby coach Eddie Jones. Picture: AFP

    Jones warns of World Cup chaos after 'ridiculous' Barrett red card

    Barrett was sent off for a shoulder charge to the head of Australia captain Michael Hooper during New Zealand’s 47-26 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

    1019 days ago
  • FILE: New Zealand's Dane Coles lines up before the autumn international rugby union match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham stadium in south-west London on 10 November 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Wounded All Black Coles eyes Bledisloe redemption

    Dane Coles was part of a forward pack that has worn much of the blame for the reigning world champions' 47-26 humiliation by an unfancied Australian outfit.

    1019 days ago
  • South Africa's Duane Vermeulen fields a high ball during the Rugby Chmapionship match against Argentina in Salta on 10 August 2019. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    Championship winning Springboks getting closer in quest for consistency

    The side has displayed a marked improvement in the last year under coach Rassie Erasmus, a far cry from the horrors of 2016 and 2017, when they racked up records for all the wrong reasons.

    1020 days ago
  • Picture: @qantaswallabies/Twitter

    Kiwis worry All Blacks 'fear factor largely gone'

    Not only were the reigning World champions humiliated by the 47-26 scoreline, but their record loss to Australia also ended a 10-year reign as the top-ranked side in the world, a decade in which they won the World Cup twice.

    1020 days ago
  • Australia’s Rob Simmons takes a lineout ball over Scott Barrett of New Zealand during their Rugby Championship match in Perth on 10 August 2019. Picture: AFP

    Wallabies stun All Blacks in Rugby Championship upset

    The Wallabies stunned the All Blacks 47-26 in their Rugby Championship match on Saturday.

    1021 days ago
  • Picture: @AllBlacks/Twitter

    Wallabies face ultimate pre-World Cup test against All Blacks

    Such is the rivalry between the trans-Tasman neighbours that New Zealand coach Steve Hansen sees retaining the trophy as second only to defending their world title in his priorities for 2019.

    1022 days ago
  • FILE: South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to the media in a post-match presser after the Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 27 July 2019. Picture: AFP

    Title-seeking Springboks change front row for Pumas

    South Africa have changed their entire front row as they seek a bonus-point win in Argentina Saturday that would clinch their first Rugby Championship title.

    1023 days ago
  • FILE: Wales' number 8 Taulupe Faletau gets tackled during the Autumn international rugby union Test match between Wales and New Zealand at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on 25 November 2017. Picture: AFP

    Fauletau out of Rugby World Cup with broken collar bone

    Faletau, 29, has 76 caps and his powerful running and destructive and consistent defence have made him an integral part of the Welsh pack since making his debut in 2011.

    1029 days ago
  • FILE: Sonny Bill Williams. Picture: @SonnyBWilliams/Twitter.

    Dropped Sonny Bill says no 'pressure' to reach World Cup

    Williams is one of five centres vying for four spots in New Zealand's World Cup squad, along with Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jack Goodhue and Ryan Crotty, who is recovering from a broken thumb.

    1030 days ago
  • Wallabies players. Picture: @Wallabies/Facebook.com.

    Wallabies out to seize chances against dangerous Pumas

    The Wallabies won just four of 13 games last year - their worst campaign in decades - and after a 35-17 loss in the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend the pressure is on again.

    1036 days ago
  • Australia players during a training session. Picture: @qantaswallabies/Twitter

    Lealiifano, O'Connor return for Wallabies, Pumas change five

    Australia coach Michael Cheika said the reshuffle was about giving as many players as possible a chance to impress ahead of the World Cup in Japan later this year.

    1037 days ago
  • The Springboks during a training session on 16 July 2019. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over Rugby Championship

    The All Blacks, as ever, are favourites to claim a fourth successive title but with the tournament reduced to three rounds due to the global showpiece in Japan, the winner could easily spring from any of the four nations.

    1045 days ago
  • Australia's prop Taniela Tupou listens to the anthems prior to the Bledisloe Cup rugby union Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Australia at Yokohama International Stadium in Yokohama on 27 October 2018. Picture: AFP

    Aussie Tupou 'ready' for Springboks despite Johannesburg phone snatch

    In a footage released by Rugby Australia, 23-year-old Tupou, who weighs 135 kg, had two patch dressings on his right forearm following the incident.

    1048 days ago
  • New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. Picture: cricketworldcup.com

    Omens point to New Zealand winning World Cup: Hansen

    Celebrated All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen believes New Zealand's loss to England in the group stages of the Cricket World Cup will be to their advantage in Sunday's final.

    1049 days ago
  • A handout photo taken and received from Adidas on 1 July 2019 in Auckland shows the New Zealand All Blacks' jersey for this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan. Picture: AFP

    All Blacks reveal World Cup jersey

    The jersey pays homage to both Maori and Japanese cultures and yes it is black.

    1059 days ago
  • Crusaders' Ryan Crotty runs with the ball during their Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Newlands Stadium, on 18 May 2019, in Cape Town. Picture: AFP

    Crusaders lose injured Crotty, Barrett for Super Rugby final

    The Crusaders said veteran centre Crotty suffered a broken thumb in an intense semi-final against Wellington Hurricanes, while fellow All Black Barrett broke his index finger.

    1060 days ago
  • FILE: Lions captain Warren Whiteley (centre) in action during the Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Newlands on 23 February 2019. Picture: @LionsRugbyCo/Twitter

    Injury curse continues to beset Whiteley

    The 31-year-old, who has been beset with injuries since he was named South Africa captain two years ago, suffered the injury during a match against the Chiefs in April and he said it is taking longer than expected to heal.

    1089 days ago
  • The head coach of Argentina's Jaguares, Gonzalo Quesada, waves during the warm-up before the start of the Super Rugby match against South Africa's Bulls at the Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on 23 February 2019. Picture: AFP

    Jaguares coach hits back at Super Rugby axing calls

    Quesada told Friday's Sydney Morning Herald it was wrong to suggest the Jaguares' introduction to Super Rugby was part of a deliberate plan to strengthen the national side.

    1092 days ago
  • FILE: Australia loose forward David Pocock during a training session. Picture: AFP

    Pocock's Brumbies career over, focused on being fit for World Cup

    Wallabies flanker David Pocock has confirmed that he has played his last match for Super Rugby side the Brumbies and will be focusing entirely on getting fit for the Rugby World Cup for the remainder of the season.

    1096 days ago
  • The Jaguares in action against the Waratahs during their Super Rugby match on 25 May 2019. Picture: @JaguaresARG/Twitter

    'They're the national team' - Jaguares face call to get boot from Super Rugby

    Wallabies great Phil Kearns has called for the Jaguares to be kicked out of Super Rugby, claiming they have an unfair advantage as their line-up is so similar to Argentina's national team.

    1096 days ago
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