South Africa

Vincent Koch backs Bomb Squad to fire against Australia

Springbok prop Vincent Koch has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks' famed 'Bomb Squad' will be less explosive with the decision to revert to a 5-3 split on the bench.   After...

Tawera Kerr-Barlow available for Wallabies switch 'without hesitation'

All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available to make the switch to the Wallabies if called upon.   Kerr-Barlow won the 2015 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks...

Beauden Barrett could be in doubt for Argentina test

Beauden Barrett is in doubt for this weekend's All Blacks Rugby Championship test against the Pumas in Christchurch after sustaining a knock at training on Tuesday.   Barrett was said to have suffered...

FOLEY TARGETING RWC 2023! | Bernard Foley & Langi Gleeson Press Conference

SPRINGBOKS: Team Announcement ahead of Adelaide test vs Australia - full press conference

Wallabies eye strong start against Boks

Wallaby boss Dave Rennie is expecting a resurgence from the Springboks this weekend in Adelaide, a challenge his charges must be ready to counter.    Both teams will be coming off losses from...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

‘Baie dankie, sien later’: French youngster gives Afrikaans interview in viral video

South African viewers were left smiling last week following one of the more entertaining post-match rugby interviews in some time, writes thesouthafrican.   Johan ‘JG’ Wasserman,...

Gollings names Fijian 7s extended squad for LA 7s and the World Cup

Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has named an exciting squad for the final leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and for the World Cup in South Africa.   Olympic Games gold medalist Iosefo...

Zach Mercer to join Gloucester?

Former Bath star Zach Mercer could be turning out in the colours of Gloucester in the near future as reports indicate that he has struck a deal with the Cherry & Whites.     Mercer currently...