July Tests

Springbok Player Ratings v Wales

World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria.   Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...

Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria

Wales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory.   World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...

Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test

A Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach.   France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Ireland

HIGHLIGHTS: Romania v Italy

Former Wallabies star Folau injured on Test rugby return with Tonga

Having switched his international allegiance, Israel Folau's Tonga debut was a day to forget after he was forced off injured early on.   Ex-Australia back Israel Folau saw his return to Test rugby...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

Romania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.        Italy were the...

Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15

Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa.       South Africa...