Etzebeth takes silver in Autumn Nations vote

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth lost out to Ireland loose forward Caelan Doris in the vote for the player of the Autumn Nations series.

Covid catastrophe threatens to derail URC

The entire South African leg of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is under threat as European sides scramble to fly out of the country.

Skosan reveals special message from Ackermann

Encouragement from former Lions coach Johan Ackermann helped speedster Courtnall Skosan in his decision to join Northampton.

Van Graan relishing Loftus homecoming

Munster coach Johann van Graan has said it is good to be back in his hometown of Pretoria ahead of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Vodacom Bulls. #URC

Paper Talk: November results signalled a ‘power shift’

England snatched a last-minute victory over the Springboks before France demolished the All Blacks to confirm a shift in power, according to headlines from around the United Kingdom.

Focus on Foster with All Blacks in ‘free-fall’

New Zealand face some serious soul-searching, with the focus on head coach Ian Foster, after they were completely outplayed by France in Paris on Saturday to end their worst year since 2009.

Seven-try Ireland put Pumas to the sword

Ireland backed up their impressive victory over the All Blacks by slaying out-of-form Argentina in Dublin on Sunday.

Double injury blow for England

England will be without two key veterans when they host the Springboks on Saturday in a rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Papertalk: England view Bok Test as a ‘final’

The Boks powered past Scotland to set up a tantalising end-of-season clash with a resurgent England, here are the top rugby headlines from around the UK.

England power past Australia in tense Twickenham showdown

A youthful England side showed enough composure to outclass Australia in a heated outing at Twickenham on Saturday.