Etzebeth Colossal: Rants and Raves
In my weekly rants and raves for Independent Media’s IOL, my focus is on Eben Etzebeth’s immediate and enormous impact in his 80 minute... Read more
Bok coach to show faith in Elton Jantjies
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is refusing to give up on Elton Jantjies with the Lions flyhalf set to start against Argentina this weekend. Jantjies... Read more
Erasmus demands improved Springboks
Argentina gave up a half-time lead to lose to South Africa in Durban, but Rassie Erasmus knows his Springboks side must raise their game.
Goodhue sparkles on debut as All Blacks thump Wallabies
New Zealand turned on the style in the second half in Sydney after the Wallabies had defended superbly to lead at the break.
It’s all black for the Wallabies – yet again!
For 35 minutes Australia looked a word-class rugby team. For 35 minutes Australia kept New Zealand scoreless. And then the two Smiths, Ben and... Read more
Hooper: We’re ready, bring on the All Blacks!
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is fired up to face New Zealand in the opening Bledisloe Cup encounter of 2018.
Rugby Championship 2018: Team-by-team guide
A look at the four teams who will contest the Rugby Championship - New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at round one of the Rugby Championship
We take a look at the stats behind the opening round of fixtures of the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Australia take on New Zealand.
Marx, Etzebeth bolster a strong Bok side
Rassie Erasmus has named a strong side to face Argentina as the Boks begin their Rugby Championship campaign this Saturday. The opening game marks... Read more
Celebrating Sam Whitelock’s “Super Try” ahead of 100th test
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is set to play his 100th test this weekend, after debuting back in 2010. Here’s a look back at... Read more
All Blacks stick with Barrett as Mo’unga misses out altogether
Beauden Barrett has been preferred to in-form fly-half Richie Mo'unga when New Zealand meet Australia in the Rugby Championship opener.
Robertson handed surprise start, Hodge gets nod for Bledisloe opener
With Scott Sio sidelined with a shoulder injury, Tom Robertson comes into Australia's line-up for Saturday's showdown in Sydney.
Rugby Championship 2018: The numbers behind New Zealand’s dominance
New Zealand have been the Southern Hemisphere's dominant force and will be looking to once again win the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship 2018: Reasons for optimism and concern for Australia
Michael Cheika's Australia head into the Rugby Championship out of form and they have cause for concern and optimism ahead of their opener.
Proudfoot happy with hooker depth
The return of star hooker Malcolm Marx for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign has added a great boost of depth and quality to the... Read more
Folau won’t change aerial approach in All Blacks showdown
Australia full-back Israel Folau was pinged for an aerial challenge versus Ireland, but he has no plans to change tack against New Zealand.