TMO role must be drastically reduced

It’s time for on-field match officials to make decisions and stop relying on the TMO, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

England Test to determine Bok tour success

The Springboks’ match against England is the most important of the end-of-year tour in the context of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Stormers’ second-half surge sinks Lions

The DHL Stormers fought back from 12 points down to claim an impressive win over the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Japan give All Blacks big scare

The All Blacks were made to work hard for a win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday as they kicked off their northern-hemisphere tour.

Watch: All Blacks’ Retallick sees red

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick was red-carded following this incident against Japan in Tokyo.

Black Ferns to face France in semis

Wing Portia Woodman became the most prolific try-scorer in Women’s World Cup history as New Zealand crushed Wales 55-3 in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Schmidt saved Foster’s job

Joe Schmidt’s loyalty to Ian Foster prevented the All Blacks head coach from being replaced by Scott Robinson in August.

Wallabies bet on McDermott

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has taken a big gamble by starting Tate McDermott at scrumhalf against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

‘Time for Stormers to show some character’

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson says his team will have to dig deep against the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday after a difficult week.

Fourie leapfrogs Dweba in Bok pecking order

Rassie Erasmus says Deon Fourie has overtaken Joseph Dweba to become the Springboks’ third-choice hooker.