Eddie: It’s always up to players, mate

Eddie Jones had no complaints over Marcus Smith’s decision to settle for a draw after England produced an astonishing fightback to finish all square at 25-25 against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Ireland edge Wallabies for record home win

Bundee Aki scored on his return from suspension to help Ireland beat Australia and secure a record-equalling 12th home Test win on Saturday despite missing captain Johnny Sexton.

England surge stalemates All Blacks

England fought back from a 19-point deficit with 10 minutes left to draw with New Zealand in a thrilling clash at Twickenham on Saturday night.

Scotland skin ill-disciplined Pumas

SA-born Duhan van der Merwe touched down while Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick as Scotland thrashed Argentina in a bad-tempered clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Elton finds a new club in France

Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.

Wallaby icon: Pre-World Cup form ‘doesn’t matter’

George Gregan has cautioned against predicting 2023 Rugby World Cup favourites, by alluding to the Springboks’ 2019 rags-to-riches story as proof.

DC: Vengeful All Blacks have ‘targeted’ England

Meeting for the first time since a dramatic 2019 World Cup semi-final, Dan Carter says the All Blacks have a point to prove when they clash with England in London on Saturday.

On this day: Italy beat Boks for first time

On 19 November 2016, Italy earned a maiden victory over the Springboks in the 13th meeting between the teams with a tense win in Florence.

Rassie banned again!

Rassie Erasmus will miss the remainder of the Springboks’ November tour after SA’s director of rugby has been issued with a fresh ban in the wake of his latest social media rants.

Kwagga warns Boks of Italy ‘trap’

Loose forward Kwagga Smith has cautioned the Springboks against underestimating a confident Italy when the teams lock horns in Genoa on Saturday.