Vermeulen to skipper much-changed Springboks in New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus has made 12 changes to his team as South Africa prepare for New Zealand, with Duane Vermeulen captain against the All Blacks.
Genia backs newly mature O’Connor to shine for Wallabies
Will Genia believes James O'Connor will grasp his chance if a six-year Wallabies exile comes to an end when Australia face Argentina.
Hansen: Springboks showdown will have no bearing on World Cup clash
Head coach Steve Hansen is relishing what promises to be another almighty battle with South Africa this weekend.
Marchant called up but Cipriani left out for England training camp in Treviso
Joe Marchant is among the 38 players who have made the trip to Italy as England step up their preparations for the Rugby World... Read more
Springboks name strong squad for All Blacks and Pumas clashes
The fourteen South Africa players who flew to New Zealand on Thursday will be joined by another 22.
Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get ‘money in the bank’
Head coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina.
Argentina 16-20 New Zealand: All Blacks pip plucky Pumas
Argentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat.
South Africa 35-17 Australia: Debutant Jantjies inspires Springboks
South Africa debutant Herschel Jantjies did his World Cup chances no harm as he scored two tries in a dominant 35-17 win over Australia.
O’Driscoll hopes departing Schmidt can sign off in style at Rugby World Cup
Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has heaped praise on coach Joe Schmidt and says Andy Farrell is the right man to replace him.
Rugby Championship: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the first round of Rugby Championship matches
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
Du Preez twins join Sale on permanent deals
It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
Etzebeth to skipper Boks as Elstadt and Herschel Jantjies make bows
A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Lealiifano and Sio to miss Springboks Test
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
Dyantyi out of Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Wallabies’ Foley to leave Waratahs and Australia after World Cup
Bernard Foley is reportedly set to move to Japan's Top League following this year's Rugby World Cup after departing the Waratahs.