Boks to end 2021 top of World Rugby rankings

The Springboks will finish the year with a nearly two-point lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings.

Nienaber laments another ‘last kick’ defeat

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” following a one-point loss to England in the final Test of the year.

Rennie blasts ‘horrendous’ referee after Wallabies loss

Coach Dave Rennie slammed referee Mike Adamson and his team of officials after the Wallabies’ rollercoaster 29-28 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

France punish wayward All Blacks

France produced one of the best performances of the season to hammer the All Blacks 40-25 in Paris on Saturday.

Farrell in doubt for England’s Six Nations campaign

England captain Owen Farrell faces a race to be fit for the Six Nations after Saracens confirmed on Thursday the playmaker will be sidelined for three months due to ankle surgery.

Jones: Bok pack won’t rumble over England

Eddie Jones believes any ideas South Africa have regarding a “weak” England pack will prove to be misplaced when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.

Davies left out, Adams back for Wales

Centre Jonathan Davies has been left out of the Welsh squad for Saturday’s season finale against the Wallabies, while wing Josh Adams has been fast-tracked into the starting XV.

France call on Saffa enforcer for All Blacks showdown

Paul Willemse has returned to France’s starting lineup as one of five changes for Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against New Zealand in Paris.

Soyizwapi: Blitzboks raring to go

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Springbok Sevens are ready and raring to go for what promises to be an exciting and full rugby calendar consisting of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Commonwealth Games and the Sevens World Cup tournament.

Long-serving Cheetahs boss steps down

The Cheetahs have confirmed that managing director Harold Verster will vacate his position at the end of November after 28 years at the helm.