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De Allende relishing 'much louder' Ellis Park

Hard-running Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to the contest this weekend against the All Blacks, saying that Ellis Park will be a much louder affair than Mbombela Stadium last...

Japanese League target Marcus Smith after Rugby World Cup

Japan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka has stated his intentions to attract more big names to League and he hopes Eddie Jones can assist him in doing so.     The likes of Damian...

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...

Winning at Ellis Park is hugely rewarding, says Marshall

The rugby world is awash with talk of the recent downfall of the All Blacks as Ian Foster’s men have claimed just one victory in their last four Tests – displaying form so uncharacteristic that...

Sale Sharks sign former Gloucester fullback Woodward

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of former Gloucester and Bristol Bears' fullback Jason Woodward ahead of the 2022/23 Premiership season.   Woodward has signed on a one-year...

"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?