Rugby Champs

New Zealand can ease world ranking misery at Ellis Park

New Zealand have the opportunity to leapfrog South Africa in the world rankings this weekend when they tackle the Springboks at Ellis Park.   The stadium that hosted the iconic Rugby...

South Africa Rugby Breakdown: The Secrets Of The Springboks' Success

Jerome Kaino was a destructive BEAST on the rugby pitch!

GOOD YARNS | Kieran Read remembers one of his toughest Tests

Bernard Foley on Wallabies radar following Cooper's injury

71-Test cap flyhalf Bernard Foley is set to join the Wallabies squad when they return to Australia next week.   Dave Rennie will have a closer look at the flyhalf depth in the country following...

Jacques Nienaber hails 'phenomenal' Frans Malherbe ahead of milestone match

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has sung the praises of tighthead prop Frans Malherbe ahead of his 50th test match for South Africa.   Malherbe earned his test debut back...

"We are desperate to improve" - Sam Cane

New Zealand captain Sam Cane says he and his players have been "brutally honest" with each other amid the All Blacks' woeful run of form.   The All Blacks have lost their last three...

Julian Savea slams abuse aimed at Ian Foster

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has hit out at the social media backlash against Ian Foster in the wake of New Zealand's loss to South Africa.     Savea earned 54 test...

Joseph Dweba to start against New Zealand, Mbonambi withdraws

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a change to his squad for the second test match in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.   Nienaber...

Final Whistle: What's happening with the All Blacks?