Springboks reshuffle for rapid response in Gqeberha
The Springboks have overhauled and reshuffled theirs squad of 23 for Saturday’s second Test against Italy in Gqeberha, with Rassie Erasmus demanding a sharper,... Read more
The Bok No 9 jersey is the big ticket to 2027’s RWC
Rassie Erasmus delivered on his promise, which was a match 23 picked before the first Test against Italy. Plenty of changes, but the player... Read more
Predict & WIN: Springboks vs Italy
Stand a chance to win an official Italy rugby jersey, courtesy of Macron and Keo & Zels, by predicting who will score the first try in the second Test between... Read more
Weekend Wrap: Springboks claim scrappy win at Loftus
The Springboks beat Italy 42–24 at Loftus, but it was far from convincing. A dominant first half gave way to a disjointed second, as... Read more
Kurt-Lee Arendse is all effort & excellence in Boks win
Kurt-Lee Arendse was the best of the Springboks in Pretoria against Italy, writes Mark Keohane. I thought Arendse was industrious, electric and defensively dynamite... Read more
Weekend Preview: Springboks kick off Test season against Italy
After a hit out against the Barbarians in Cape Town, Rassie’s Springboks open their 2025 Test campaign against Italy at Loftus! Here’s your weekend... Read more
2026 Six Nations fixtures confirmed – France to open blockbuster campaign on a Thursday
The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations will break new ground with a Thursday night opener as defending champions France host Ireland in Paris on... Read more
Six Nations confirms tournament will be completed in October
The Six Nations champions are set to be crowned at the end of October and it remains to see if there will be any... Read more
Six Nations could be completed as part of World Rugby plans
International fixtures will take place in a temporary window towards the end of 2020, if proposals by World Rugby are approved.
Franco Smith gets Italy job on permanent basis
Initially a temporary hire when Conor O'Shea quit in November, Francho Smith has been named Italy head coach.
World Rugby not interested in 2021 ‘Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby’
A suggested 'Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby' will not be pursued by governing body World Rugby as it makes its own plans.
Six Nations and SANZAAR discussing new rugby calendar
A new global rugby union calendar is being discussed by 10 of the leading nations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Italy v England Six Nations match postponed due to coronavirus
Italy have had a second Six Nations match postponed due to the coronavirus, with doubts over whether the tournament will be completed.
Italy-England Six Nations finale set to take place behind closed doors
Following a decree by Italy's prime minister, England's final Six Nations match of 2020 looks set to be played without fans in attendance.
All Six Nations matches ‘set to go ahead’ amid coronavirus crisis
Ireland's clash with Italy in Dublin is the only Six Nations match to be postponed due to the coronavirus.
Ireland-Italy Six Nations clash called off amid Coronavirus fears
The IRFU has confirmed the postponement of Ireland versus Italy in the interest of public health.
