Former All Black gets England coaching gig
In a major coup for the new England coaching regime, head coach Steve Borthwick has added one of New Zealand rugby’s top backline exports to his staff.
Rees Lightning in a fitness race
Wales speedster Louis Rees-Zammit faces a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations opener at home to Ireland next month.
Sexton in doubt for Six Nations
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.
Borthwick takes broom to England backroom
Matt Proudfoot’s confirmed exit as England forwards coach is one of several changes to new boss Steve Borthwick’s support staff.
Magic Moment: Kurt-Lee bamboozles Smith
Kurt-Lee Arendse’s try against England at Twickenham capped off an outstanding debut Test season for the diminutive Springbok winger.
Boks to play World Cup warm-up against Pumas
The Springboks are set to warm up for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France with a match against Argentina in Buenos Aries.
Two Boks in 2022 World XV
A pair of Springboks have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.
Magic Moment: All Blacks watch Arendse take off
In celebration of the best rugby moments of 2022, OLLIE KEOHANE remembers Springbok flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse’s strike in a record victory against the All Blacks in Nelspruit.
Gatland axes Wales assistants
Wales assistant coaches Gethin Jenkins and Stephen Jones have been sacked by new boss Warren Gatland as part of his backroom staff reshuffle.
Magic Moment: Willemse saves the day
In celebrating the best rugby moments of 2022, ZELIM NEL remembers how Damian Willemse came through in the clutch to extend South Africa’s home winning streak against Wales.
