Late blow for Ireland

Ireland hooker Sean Cronin has been ruled out of the third Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Boks search for knockout blow

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks remain hungry for another win over England and ultimately a resounding 3-0 series triumph, reports JON CARDINELLI in Cape Town.

Preview: Springboks vs England (3rd Test)

An ambitious Springbok side still has a lot to gain from the dead-rubber Test against England at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls CEO to leave union

Barend van Graan will leave the Blue Bulls Rugby Union when his contract comes to an end in January 2019.

Cosatu: Mallett is a racist

Cosatu has accused Nick Mallett of racism and will boycott SuperSport as the fallout from Ashwin Willemse’s walkout during a live broadcast continues.

Blitzboks set sights on World Cup

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell has named a relatively inexperienced training squad for the Sevens World Cup in San Francisco in July.

‘Prepare for Cipriani show’

England No 8 Nathan Hughes has backed teammate Danny Cipriani to come out firing in their third Test against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.

Bok coach: Papier is lightning fast

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited by the enthusiasm, pace and potential of young scrumhalf Embrose Papier, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

‘Chance to test players under pressure’

Rassie Erasmus believes the reward will be worth the ‘risk’ of making five changes to the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s third and final Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

England to put boot into Boks

Eddie Jones has confirmed that the selection of flyhalf Danny Cipriani for the third Test against the Springboks was made with England’s kicking strategy in mind. JON CARDINELLI reports from Cape Town.