Rankings: Boks top spot on the line against Wales
The Springboks could lose their number one spot in World Rugby’s Test rankings to New Zealand, Ireland or France following this weekend’s matches.
All Blacks have ‘scar tissue’ from road tripping to Dublin
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the All Blacks still carry “scar tissue” from their loss to Ireland last year, and will use it to fuel a furious response in the first Test in Auckland.
Test predictions: Back Boks to thump Wales
On the first weekend of big Test match action, the Springboks are favourites when they take on Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Watch: Boks to show fans what they’ve been missing!
Mark Keohane expects the Springboks to revel in the atmosphere of playing in front of a packed house for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup when the world champions take on Wales at Loftus on Saturday.
Watch: Ireland ace kicks off a bender
Robbie Henshaw shows off his football skills at training ahead of a clash between Ireland and the All Blacks in New Zealand on Saturday.
Gibson-Park leads Ireland’s Kiwi quartet for first NZ Test
Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their lineup for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Fainga’anuku to debut as NZ spring surprise at flank
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga’anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named in the side to start against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday.
RECAP: Maori All Blacks vs Ireland
Follow the action as Ireland begin their five-match tour of New Zealand with a clash against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton.
Under-fire All Blacks to get physical against Ireland threat
Captain Sam Cane says a galvanised New Zealand plan to hit Ireland with brutal, no-frills rugby, as the All Blacks try to lay down a marker for next year’s World Cup.
Aki turns out in green against compatriots
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
