Craig Lewis

Craig Lewis

All Blacks overcome gutsy Pumas

The All Blacks survived an almighty scare against Argentina to secure a 26-16 win at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday, having trailed by one point at half-time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

France overpower Italy

Flyhalf Frédéric Michalak contributed 19 points as France cruised to a 32-10 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Dominant Lions outplay Sharks

The Golden Lions clinched their seventh successive win of the Currie Cup as they defeated the Sharks 26-18 at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

WP batter Blue Bulls

Rob du Preez scored 14 points as Western Province clinched an impressive 29-14 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Newlands on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Springboks ready to rumble

Bok captain Jean de Villiers says they could not have asked for more during their final week of preparation for Saturday’s World Cup game against Japan.

All Blacks stalwarts to step up

The All Blacks’ old guard will have a key role to play if they are to get their title defence off to an emphatic start against Argentina at Wembley on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Dusautoir must lead French charge

Thierry Dusautoir needs to make his mark when the French kick off their World Cup campaign against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Big test for Ford against Fiji

The performance of young George Ford will be key to England’s cause in their World Cup opener against Fiji, writes CRAIG LEWIS.