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🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

Crusaders training fight fallout: Rob Penney’s call and media ban spark concern – Gregor Paul

OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.

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🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Wales on receiving end of Wiese rampage

Jasper Wiese led the world champion Springboks’ charge at Kings Park in another demolition of Wales. The post Wales on receiving end of Wiese rampage appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 3 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Beaver: We’ll let Boks win one

Stephen Donald is confident of New Zealand dominating the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, with the ex-All Blacks flyhalf not even giving South Africa a chance on home soil. The post Beaver: We’ll let Boks win one appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 4 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Watch: Boks’ new bash brothers

Cobus and Jasper Wiese, the 37th pair of siblings to represent the Springboks, both delivered a high-impact shift against Wales in round three of the Nations Championship. The post Watch: Boks’ new bash brothers appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 6 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

‘Rassie has Boks operating like a religion’

Former England captains Mike Tindall and Courtney Lawes reckon the Springboks are already shaping up as an almost unbeatable force heading towards the 2027 World Cup. The post ‘Rassie has Boks operating like a religion’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 6 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

POLL: Who will win Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry?

The Springboks and All Blacks are set to collide in a blockbuster four-Test series. Who will win, and by what margin? The post POLL: Who will win Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 6 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

All Blacks back themselves to topple Boks

The All Blacks believe they have what it takes to beat the Springboks on home soil, despite acknowledging they'll need to switch to a higher gear to topple the world champions. The post All Blacks back themselves to topple Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 7 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Paulie D your Bok MVP again

You voted Paul de Villiers as your Bok MVP, powered by Auto & General, after the Springboks’ 43-0 victory against Wales at Kings Park. @Autoandgeneral #AutoAndGeneral #NeverNotThere The post Paulie D your Bok MVP again appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 8 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Vote for your STECO Hybrid Moment of the Match!

Which of these three moments from the Springboks' 43-0 win against Wales at Kings Park was the most memorable? The post Vote for your STECO Hybrid Moment of the Match! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 9 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

State of Nations Championship: Boks, Les Bleus on top

As it stands, the Springboks would face France in the inaugural Nations Championship final at Twickenham on 29 November. The post State of Nations Championship: Boks, Les Bleus on top appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 9 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Mallett: All Blacks copying Bok blueprint

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes the All Blacks have borrowed a page from South Africa's playbook under Dave Rennie ahead of next month's four-Test showdown. The post Mallett: All Blacks copying Bok blueprint appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 9 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Nations Championship confirms Bok strength

The Springboks have emerged as the biggest winners from the opening half of the Nations Championship, with Rassie Erasmus' depth-building strategy already paying dividends. The post Nations Championship confirms Bok strength appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 10 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Blistering KLA sets sights on All Blacks

With the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series fast approaching, Springbok try-scoring machine Kurt-Lee Arendse insists there's no time to relax for Rassie Erasmus’ charges. The post Blistering KLA sets sights on All Blacks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 11 hours ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

Ryan Fox: King’s College First XV history of British Open winner

Future Black Cap Tim Southee also featured in Fox's King's First XV side.

about 13 hours ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland: Hosts justify world No 2 status with dominant Eden Park win – Phil Gifford

OPINION: Next month's South African tour includes three tests and brutal franchise games.

about 15 hours ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿The Scotsman Rugby

Scotland's Rugby World Cup battle heats up as Gregor Townsend admits selection dilemma after Summer Tests

Head coach already scratching his head over 33-man squad selection as Nations Championship fixtures prove strength in depth.

about 18 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Mallett: TMO a blight on rugby

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says TMO interventions are robbing the game of its rhythm. The post Mallett: TMO a blight on rugby appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 21 hours ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿The Scotsman Rugby

'Back in the club': Scotland revel in return to rugby's top table and why it matters

Townsend’s side finish first phase of Nations Championship in second place

about 22 hours ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks: South African tour will further enhance Dave Rennie’s side – Liam Napier

OPINION: Weeks in the World Cup champions' backyard will be invaluable for the All Blacks.

about 22 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Boland battle past Bulls

The Boland Cavaliers opened their Currie Cup campaign with a gritty win against the Vodacom Bulls XV in Wellington on Sunday. The post Boland battle past Bulls appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 24 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Faf helps Cheetahs edge Lions

Faf de Klerk made a winning start to his Cheetahs stint as the Free Staters claimed a narrow Currie Cup win over the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The post Faf helps Cheetahs edge Lions appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Why Junior Boks didn’t play Giliomee

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has explained why Luan Giliomee was not selected for the Junior World Championship final despite being cleared to play. The post Why Junior Boks didn’t play Giliomee appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Sky Sports Rugby

Furious Argentina boss storms out over England celebrations

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his press conference and accused England of showing a "lack of respect" following Saturday's controversial Nations Championship clash.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

All Blacks close gap on Boks

The All Blacks have edged closer to the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings after the third round of the Nations Championship. The post All Blacks close gap on Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇮🇪RTE Rugby

Summer tour shows Ireland have ground to make up

Andy Farrell has put down six seasons in charge of Ireland, but none of the previous five have had such a disparity between the highs and the lows.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Watch: Every Junior Boks try in JWC

All the tries from the Junior Springboks' successful title defence in Georgia. The post Watch: Every Junior Boks try in JWC appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Rennie: Boks a different beast

Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory but has "no illusions" about what's coming in South Africa.  The post Rennie: Boks a different beast appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇮🇪RTE Rugby

Contepomi irked by England dressing room celebrations

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a "lack of respect" after storming out of his press conference following the Pumas' 31-24 defeat in Santiago del Estero.

1 day ago
🇮🇪RTE Rugby

Ireland struggle to find answers for first half errors

Pretty early on at Eden Park, you got the feeling it was going to be one of those nights on Saturday.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

André the Giant targets All Blacks return

The Springboks have received a timely injury boost after André Esterhuizen avoided surgery on his fractured cheekbone. The post André the Giant targets All Blacks return appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Jan-Hendrik taking his shots at the rock

Watching his Springbok teammates demolish their rivals at scrum time has inspired utility front-ranker Jan-Hendrik Wessels to make every minute on the field count. The post Jan-Hendrik taking his shots at the rock appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Herschel: I had to grieve World Cup heartbreak

Scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies says missing out on the Springboks' 2023 World Cup squad was one of the toughest moments of his career. The post Herschel: I had to grieve World Cup heartbreak appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Bok centre retires after ‘huge fright’

A concussion scare and a growing desire to spend more time with his family have prompted a Springbok to hang up his boots. The post Bok centre retires after ‘huge fright’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland: The most important change witnessed in Dave Rennie’s side in Nations Championship – Gregor Paul

OPINION: The fog that sat over this team throughout 2024 and 2025 has lifted.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Boks win big but miss the mark

The Springboks thrashed Wales again, but their accuracy fell well short of the standards expected of the world champions, writes @mark_keohane The post Boks win big but miss the mark appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Los Pumas coach storms out

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a "lack of respect" after abruptly ending his post-match press conference on Saturday. The post Los Pumas coach storms out appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Currie Cup qualifying could change

The current Currie Cup Premier Division qualification process will be reviewed later this month. The post Currie Cup qualifying could change appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland player ratings: How Andy Farrell’s men rated in defeat at Eden Park

OPINION: How the Irish rated in their 40-21 defeat at the hands of the All Blacks.

1 day ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Sky Sports Rugby

Springboks nil Wales again despite errors in seven-try Durban thrashing

Wales failed to score a single point once more against South Africa as the Springboks ran out convincing 43-0 Nations Championship winners in Durban.

1 day ago
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Sky Sports Rugby

TMO drama in chaotic finale as 13-man England hold on for win in Argentina

England's rugby players avenged defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals with a chaotic, ill-tempered 31-24 Nations Championship victory that went to the wire in Santiago del Estero.

1 day ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland: Dave Rennie’s biggest selection calls pay off in Eden Park triumph

However, the All Blacks will be sweating on a calf injury to Codie Taylor against Ireland.

1 day ago
🇮🇪RTE Rugby

Sheehan: We have to improve to close in on world's best

Dan Sheehan insists Ireland can close the gap between themselves and the best sides in the world before next year's World Cup, although he admits improvements are needed.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Junior Bok champs ‘just kept grinding’

Kevin Foote and Siphosethu Mnebelele praised the grit of the Junior Springboks after guiding them to back-to-back Junior World Championship titles on Saturday. The post Junior Bok champs ‘just kept grinding’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Polly pulled hammy, Sacha back to tackle Pumas

Rassie Erasmus has revealed a setback for playmaker Handré Pollard as the Springboks turn their attention to Argentina and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series next month. The post Polly pulled hammy, Sacha back to tackle Pumas appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Boks get all-clear after Wales whitewash

Rassie Erasmus has given his Springboks a clean bill of health after their commanding 43-0 victory over Wales at Kings Park. The post Boks get all-clear after Wales whitewash appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Junior Boks go back to back

The Junior Springboks defended their Junior World Championship title with a hard-fought win against France U20 at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi. The post Junior Boks go back to back appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Poms hold off Los Pumas

England beat Argentina in an ill-disciplined Nations Championship clash in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. The post Poms hold off Los Pumas appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
🇳🇿NZ Herald Rugby

All Blacks v Ireland player ratings: Assessing the performances of Dave Rennie’s men

OPINION: How the All Blacks rated in the 40-21 win over Ireland in Wellington.

2 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Tandy: Wales squeezed by well-oiled machine

Head coach Steve Tandy admitted Wales were no match for the power and precision of the Springboks in a “pretty one-sided” contest at Kings Park. The post Tandy: Wales squeezed by well-oiled machine appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Pieter-Steph: Young Boks here to stay

Captain Pieter-Steph du Toit believes the Springboks' latest crop of emerging players will be wearing the green and gold for years to come. The post Pieter-Steph: Young Boks here to stay appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
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