England fired up for ‘perfect’ Bok Test
Jamie George believes a bruising match against the Springboks represents the “perfect test” for an England pack still “hurting” after last week’s draw with New Zealand.
O’Gara slapped with another ban
La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for 10 weeks for “harming the best interests of rugby”, the French rugby union league (LNR) has said.
Wounded Wallabies lose ‘Hoops’ for Wales duel
Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the clash between Australia and Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with concussion, the Wallaby flanker joining an already lengthy injury list.
Blommetjies ‘wiser’ for Bok mistake
The rise of Manie Libbok to the Springbok squad has inspired DHL Stormers teammate Clayton Blommetjies to walk back his comments about playing for South Africa.
Itoje to battle Boks from back row
Eddie Jones has confirmed that lock Maro Itoje will shift to the loose trio for his country when England and the Springboks clash in London on Saturday.
Former Boks excited about URC’s summer of sizzle
South Africa will break new ground this summer as the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship brings rugby to the Republic over the traditional festive period. #URC
All Blacks star’s World Cup hopes in jeopardy
Ian Foster has confirmed that All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara ruptured his Achilles tendon in Saturday’s draw with England, leaving him in a race to be fit in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Sacha suffers injury setback
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has returned to Cape Town after suffering a tibia injury while playing for South Africa A against the Bristol Bears on Thursday.
Razor has the edge for England job
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has reportedly held talks with the England RFU about succeeding Eddie Jones as England boss.
World Rugby not finished with Rassie saga
SA Rugby bosses are irate with Rassie Erasmus and his conduct may yet result in more serious sanctions from World Rugby, according to reports.
