Science shows All Blacks gain advantage from haka
An Australian university study has shown that the All Blacks do gain benefits from performing the haka before Test matches.
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Worried Wallabies fear ‘world of hurt’ against All Blacks
Captain James Slipper has warned his Australia side that they face “a world of hurt” if they linger on defeat by South Africa and underestimate the stuttering All Blacks on Thursday.
Bok door open for URC stars
Jacques Nienaber has not shut the door completely on potentially recalling players from the local franchises for their home Test against Argentina, as the new European season gets under way this weekend.
URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …
The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.
Nienaber: ‘Hostile environment’ to test Boks
Jacques Nienaber is hopeful of an improved defensive effort from a Springbok team in a “pressure situation” when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Bok backups get chance to prove World Cup worth in ‘semi-final’
Coach Jacques Nienaber has aimed to balance giving opportunites to players in the wider Springbok squad, while also targeting a win in the crucial Test against Argentina.
Louw, Esterhuizen recalled to front Argentina
Elrigh Louw and Andre Esterhuizen have been recalled to the Springboks’ match-day squad, with Duane Vermeulen dropped, for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.
By the numbers: Boks dominant against Pumas
Get all the important numbers that matter provided by Opta for the Rugby Championship between Argentina and the Springboks in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
By the numbers: Ioane a major threat to Wallabies
Get all the important numbers that matter provided by Opta for the 2022 Bledisloe Cup match between the Wallabies and All Blacks in Melbourne on Thursday.
Rassie breaks silence on Elton saga
Rassie Erasmus has been drawn to comment on the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
