Blitzboks get new era underway

The Blitzboks got the new era under Sandile Ngcobo off to a solid start with a win over Uruguay in their opening fixture at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.

Farrell: Dublin losers are winners

Andy Farrell says the side that loses Saturday’s Test between Ireland and the Springboks could come out stronger when the two teams meet again in next year’s World Cup.

Rankings: Top spot to play for in Dublin

The Springboks will have the opportunity to reclaim their status as the top-ranked Test team when they take on Ireland in Dublin on an action-packed Saturday.

LIVE: Black Ferns vs France Women

Follow the live action as hosts New Zealand face France in the second World Cup semi-final at Eden Park. ?? ??

Watch: Eben sniped by Irish enforcer

Eben Etzebeth has left a body or two in his wake, but here he met his match when Ireland flank Mike McCarthy lined up the Springbok hardman in 2012.

‘Desperate’ Boks to exorcise ghosts of Dublin

The Springboks, haunted by a devastating defeat by Ireland in 2017, will banish the painful memory when the world champions and world’s No 1-ranked side clash on Saturday.

Teams: November Tests (Week 1)

Before casting your predictions, reflect on the teams to play in the opening weekend of November Test matches, including Ireland against the Springboks.

Test picks: Boks to go down in Dublin

The Boks took a drubbing in Dublin the last time they faced Ireland, and the SARugbymag team believe the world champions will suffer another beating when they meet the world’s No 1-ranked side on Saturday.

LIVE: Canada Women vs Red Roses

Follow the live action as Canada face England in the first World Cup semi-final in Auckland. ?? ???????

Wallabies recall White to face ‘familiar’ France

Bernard Foley says Nic White’s experience in the Top 14 will stand the scrumhalf in good stead as he returns to the Australia starting XV to face France on Saturday.