Pieter-Steph starts in one of two changes to Bok side
Rassie Eramsus, ahead of the second test in Bloemfontein, has made only two changes to the starting side that edged England 42-39 in the first... Read more
Shields in for England as Robshaw is dropped
Eddie Jones has backed Hurricanes loose forward and captain Brad Shields to start against South Africa in Bloemfontein, after playing his first test for... Read more
June Internationals betting preview: Head vs Heart
Keo and the Oracle will be looking for better outcomes this weekend as the second tests of the various June internationals are played. LAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS:... Read more
Sexton returns to Ireland XV for second Test
Ireland need to win the second Test to keep their hopes of winning the series in Australia alive, and Johnny Sexton is back in... Read more
Wallabies unchanged for second Test against Ireland
Michael Cheika named an unchanged Australia squad for his team's second Test against Ireland.
Five new faces for France against unchanged All Blacks
France have made five changes to their starting XV to face New Zealand in Wellington, as the All Blacks keep faith with the same... Read more
Launchbury fit for second Test, Shields could start
England will welcome back Joe Launchbury for the second Test with South Africa, while Brad Shields could start for the first time.
RG Snyman chats Bok debut
Young Bulls lock RG Snyman took no time in translating his superb Super Rugby form into the test arena. The number four was immense... Read more
World Rugby Under 20 Championship Wrap
South Africa had their championship hopes dashed with a one point (32-31) defeat to England, while the hosts, France, upset New Zealand winning 16-7.... Read more
Celebrating Mtawarira’s magical Springbok milestone
Tendai Mtawarira will play his 100th Test for the Springboks. The story I wrote for Independent Media’s weekend newspapers, in association with ASICS (SA)... Read more
Rants and Raves: Internationals
In this week’s column for Independent Media’s IOL I’m saluting Springbok Faf De Klerk following his man of the match performance on Saturday but equally bemoaning England for... Read more
Brilliant Brits back in the Bok mix
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shown his willingness to do the unconventional in enticing Schalk Brits to put his retirement off for one more... Read more
England must persevere with Jones’ plan, insists Carter
New Zealand legend Dan Carter believes England must stick with Eddie Jones' vision as the 2019 World Cup comes into focus.
Tu’ungafasi never intended to hurt Grosso
Ofa Tu'ungafasi is adamant there was no malice in his tackle on Remy Grosso during New Zealand's clash with France.
Blitzboks remain sevens champions with English win
The Blitzboks retained their Sevens World Series crown with a 24-14 victory over England in the final of the Paris Sevens. South Africa took... Read more
I’m proud of the guys – Erasmus delighted with South Africa’s spirit
After falling 24-3 down in the first half, the Springboks rallied to beat England in a thrilling series opener in Johannesburg.