All Blacks expect bruising battle
Prop Owen Franks says the All Blacks will be up against the best scrum in the world when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
New Samoa coach keen to build depth
Newly-appointed head coach Steve Jackson says he is relishing the prospect of revamping Samoa in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.
Hogg to miss Bok Test
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg will miss their November internationals after being ruled out of action for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.
Two Saffas invited to England camp
Michael Rhodes and Nick Schonert have been included in England’s 36-man training squad in preparation for their four home Tests in November.
Players warned to cover tattoos at RWC
World Rugby has advised players and supporters to cover up their tattoo marks during next’s year World Cup in Japan to avoid causing offence.
Springboks rise, Wallabies fall
The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
Squire blow for All Blacks
All Blacks flank Liam Squire will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship due to a shoulder injury.
‘Springboks are favourites’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists that the Springboks will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against his side as favourites.
Boks rally behind Rassie
Damian de Allende and Matt Proudfoot insist head coach Rassie Erasmus has the full support of the entire Springbok set-up.
Springboks remain seventh
The World Rugby rankings remain unchanged after round three of the Rugby Championship.
