Wounded Wallabies edge England

The Wallabies overcame multiple injuries and a first-half red card for a famous win over England in Perth on Saturday.

All Blacks demolish Ireland in series opener

Jordie Barrett scored 19 points as the All Blacks thrashed Ireland for a convincing six-try victory in Auckland on Saturday night.

Siya: Boks playing to light up SA

Powerless to prevent load shedding, Siya Kolisi has promised South Africans some joy by seeing to it that the Springboks beat Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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.

Wales skipper: Fearless Dragons keen to get stuck into Boks

Captain Dan Biggar says Wales will be playing without fear when they take on the Springboks in front of a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. 

Kwagga happy to wing it for Boks

As one of six forwards on the bench for the clash between the Springboks and Wales in Pretoria on Saturday, Kwagga Smith says he would be up for offering extra cover in the backline if needed.

Willemse excited for ‘special’ home Test start

After a breakout campaign for the Stormers, Damian Willemse says he’s got much more to offer as he prepares to start in the Springboks’ season-opener against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.

Moerat to cherish ’emotional’ Bok debut

Salmaan Moerat had a lump in his throat when asked about adding to his family’s Springbok legacy in making his Test debut against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.

Nienaber: Pollard omission ‘nothing sinister’

Jacques Nienaber has insisted that flyhalf Handre Pollard wasn’t unfairly overlooked for the first Test against Wales on Saturday due to a selection policy.

Jantjies, Willemse start in new-look Bok lineup

Elton Jantjies and Damian Willemse start at flyhalf and fullback in an overhauled Springbok team to kick off the 2022 season against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.