De Villiers returns to coaching in South Africa

Former Springbok head coach Peter de Villiers has returned to coaching rugby in South Africa, taking charge of a national team until 2023.

Kiwis sharpen axe for Foster

If reports in New Zealand are to be believed, All Blacks coach Ian Foster will be forced to resign in the face of fresh calls for him to be sacked following defeat to the Springboks on Saturday.

Duane back, Kriel or Gelant to wing it

Veteran Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is understood to be available to face the All Blacks on Saturday, with Jacques Nienaber left considering his replacements for the injured Kurt-Lee Arendse.

Boks brace for All Blacks backlash

Malcolm Marx says the Springboks expect another bruising encounter against the All Blacks when the arch-rivals clash in Johannesburg next week.

Foster: Loss to Boks was a step up

Head coach Ian Foster believes the struggling All Blacks made progress despite a massive defeat by the Springboks in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.

Boks: It feels good but job’s not done yet

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks’ mauling of the All Blacks on Saturday is only the first step to perfecting their gameplan for the rest of the Rugby Championship.

Kolisi in awe of humble Marx

Siya Kolisi has hailed Malcolm Marx after the hooker’s man-of-the-match performance helped the Springboks convincingly beat the All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Cane in pain after Bok hiding 

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane admits a heavy defeat by the Springboks “really hurts” as New Zealand began the Rugby Championship with a third successive loss.

RECAP: Argentina vs Wallabies

Follow the live action as Argentina face Australia in a Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza. #ARGvAUS

Rate the Ref: Angus Gardner

Rate the performance of Australian referee Angus Gardner in Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium.