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Mallett: Garbisi brothers key to unlock England
Nick Mallett believes Italy's halfback pairing could be the difference as they chase a first victory over England. The post Mallett: Garbisi brothers key to unlock England appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Lake: Wales love being underdogs
Wales captain Dewi Lake is comfortable with the Welsh being regarded as underdogs for their Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin. The post Lake: Wales love being underdogs appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Scots not focused on Six Nations title
Coach Gregor Townsend insists Scotland’s only concern against France on Saturday is delivering a winning performance. The post Scots not focused on Six Nations title appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Kesha celebrates birthday in New Zealand with Highlanders player Taine Robinson
Highlanders back Taine Robinson is sidelined this week with a back injury.
All Blacks: Sonny Bill Williams believes Wallabies will pay price at Rugby World Cup for Dave Rennie’s exit
Sonny Bill Williams was one of the former players NZR talked to about the new ABs coach.
Marvellous Marx crowned SA’s best
Malcolm Marx capped a remarkable 2025 by being named SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year on Thursday night. The post Marvellous Marx crowned SA’s best appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Scotland Six Nations 17-in-a-row run ends as Gregor Townsend performs major surgery on his front row
And coach admits return of No 8 is ‘unexpected’
The emerging Welsh rugby talent who has found his edge on the farm
The Carmarthenshire farmer is locking down scrums for Wales U20s
What a Wales A team would actually look like as WRU explore return
Wales A have not played a game for 23 years
Hogg stripped of MBE after domestic abuse conviction
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE after admitting abusing an ex-partner.
Six Nations: Ireland v Wales - All you need to know
Wales are the visitors to Dublin looking to end a 14-game losing streak in the championship, while Ireland are on the hunt for a Triple Crown. Find out all you need to know here.
Wales star's famous relative gives him stick from other side of world after Six Nations incident
The 28-year-old's grandfather is a British sporting legend and has been in touch since the last match
Two changes in Ireland U20s side to face Wales
Head coach Andrew Browne has made two changes to the Ireland Under-20s side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at Virgin Media Park, kick-off 7.45pm.
Scotland respond to France Murrayfield complaint as Fabien Galthie says slight 'sets the tone'
Six Nations title could be decided this weekend
Wales receive Aaron Wainwright update as Six Nations boss responds to complaints
The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond
Hogg stripped of MBE after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE by King Charles, after pleading guilty to domestic abuse against his then-estranged wife.
Doris: Wales will believe shock result possible
Caelan Doris feels that, just like Ireland against England, Wales will feel they have a big performance in them.
Disgraced Stuart Hogg officially stripped of MBE by King Charles
The former Scotland interntional pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse of his ex-wife Gillian in November 2024
Watch: MLR replaces TMO with RRS
Who better to announce Major League Rugby's new Referee Review System than Nigel Owens in a bubble bath surrounded by his cows. The post Watch: MLR replaces TMO with RRS appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
‘I feel like a Māori’: Argentinian Uber driver Diego Acuña on his is full-face mataora
Acuña shares Māori stories with his passengers in San Carlos de Bariloche.
Schoeman starts for Scots, Duhan dropped
Pierre Schoemann returns to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against France at Murrayfield. The post Schoeman starts for Scots, Duhan dropped appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Mike Phillips: Nobody called me when I retired but I'd step in now to help Wales
The former scrum-half says he 'couldn't believe' the lack of communication he received after hanging up his boots
Scotland ring changes against France as star returns, front row overhauled and 20y/o named on bench
Gregor Townsend makes five changes to starting XV from win over Wales
France take swipe at Murrayfield facilities ahead of Six Nations clash with Scotland - 'smallest in the world'
Fabien Galthie claims his players will be forced to change in the corridor
Watch: ‘Brutal’ act gets 19-match ban
Provence loose forward Guillaume Piazzoli received a 19-game ban for this act of foul play during a Pro D2 clash against Dax. The post Watch: ‘Brutal’ act gets 19-match ban appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Superbru: Les Bleus down Bravehearts, Ireland run riot
France stay unbeaten in the Six Nations while Wales' woes continue, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. The post Superbru: Les Bleus down Bravehearts, Ireland run riot appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Stuart Hogg says Scotland 'won't want anything to do with me' in blunt admission
The Montpellier full-back pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse against his ex-wife in 2024
France recall fit-again Jalibert
Matthieu Jalibert is back at flyhalf for France's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The post France recall fit-again Jalibert appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Lake looking forward to 'gulf' war against Ireland
Dewi Lake admits last year's British and Irish Lions selection highlights "an obvious gulf" between Wales and Ireland.
Six Nations catch up: Can Scotland deny France Grand Slam? England under pressure
Everything you need to know about each team heading into the final two rounds of the Six Nations.
Welsh youngster set to follow brother to France with move lined up
The Ospreys U18s second-row is set to move to France next season
Jiffy: Two men will be crucial against Ireland but I'm still not sure what Wales want
Wales legend Jonathan Davies gives his thoughts on the Test against Ireland in Dublin on Friday
Boks keeping close eye on Six Nations
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants say the shifting Six Nations landscape shows how quickly teams are evolving ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The post Boks keeping close eye on Six Nations appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Boks relish aerial warfare
The Springboks believe the aerial contest has become one of rugby’s most exciting features. The post Boks relish aerial warfare appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Davids: Bok lock depth under constant scrutiny
Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks' depth at lock remains a talking point. The post Davids: Bok lock depth under constant scrutiny appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Wales stars pay tribute after 'legend' dies and player banned for 19 weeks over shocking incident
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
Saint-André: France talent unprecedented
Former France coach Philippe Saint-André says Fabien Galthié has more talent at his disposal than any previous Les Bleus boss. The post Saint-André: France talent unprecedented appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Heyneke in focus as SA Cup gets going
The race for places in the Currie Cup Premier Division begins this weekend as the third edition of the SA Cup kicks off across the country. The post Heyneke in focus as SA Cup gets going appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Nations Championship faces credibility check
The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The post Nations Championship faces credibility check appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Rennie opens door to Retallick return
Dave Rennie says he wants experienced lock Brodie Retallick back in the All Blacks set-up. The post Rennie opens door to Retallick return appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Quade: Rennie’s appointment ‘a little bit of karma’
Former Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper believes Dave Rennie landing the All Blacks coaching job after being sacked by Australia is a case of karma. The post Quade: Rennie’s appointment ‘a little bit of karma’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
‘Disappointed’ Joseph breaks his silence
Jamie Joseph says the selection process to appoint the new All Blacks coach was fair and “thorough”. The post ‘Disappointed’ Joseph breaks his silence appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
All Blacks and Dave Rennie: Winners & losers from coaching appointment – Winston Aldworth
OPINION: Jamie Joseph will remain in charge of the Highlanders this season.
Jamie Joseph backs Dave Rennie after losing All Blacks coach race
Rival Rennie was first to message him after the announcement.
Quade applauds Rennie's ABs move; 'karma' for RA
Quade Cooper has lauded Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks coach and fired off a shot at Rugby Australia's former hierarchy at the same time, while Dan McKellar said he was thrilled for his former coaching mentor.
All Blacks coach announcement: David Kirk shares tipping point that landed Dave Rennie the role
David Kirk has shed more light on the process that landed Dave Rennie the All Blacks role.
Dave Rennie era begins: All Blacks set for big assistant coach changes
Rennie plans a major shake-up of assistants, with few of Scott Robertson’s likely to stay.
Scotland aware of Louis Bielle-Biarrey threat but will not focus too much on electric France winger
Kyle Steyn set to be in direct opposition to free-scoring flyer
Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach: World media reacts to New Zealand’s new coach through to Rugby World Cup
The former Wallabies boss has been named to succeed Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.
Zebo: Shock result not on cards but Wales improving
Simon Zebo isn't expecting Ireland to fall foul of a shock result on Friday but warned that Wales are improving despite being in the midst of a long losing run in the Guinness Six Nations.