Dobbo’s Diary: Roaring to go

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson can’t wait for the chance to claw back lost league points in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.

Farrell upbeat on Ireland injuries for Bok Test

Andy Farrell says he has yet to rule out any of Ireland’s injured players from the November clash with the world-champion Springboks.

All Blacks to take Super Rugby breaks

Blues coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed that All Blacks players will be rested during next year’s Super Rugby Pacific tournament.

Razor gets energy right

Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson says he’s fully focused on what’s expected to be his last season as Crusaders coach after narrowly missing out on the All Blacks job in August.

Why URC games were postponed

Vodacom URC chief Martin Anayi says Glasgow and Ulster may have “brought the bugs” with them to South Africa that resulted in the postponement of two matches.

Bok Test at Ellis Park: ‘It’s feral’

Kiwi assistant coach Jason Ryan has revealed his first experience of a clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at one of SA’s iconic sporting venues.

New-era Blitzboks seek consistency

Blitzbok assistant coach Philip Snyman has revealed the team’s ambitious target for the 2022-23 World Rugby Sevens Series.

Two Boks on AWJ’s list of toughies

A pair of World Cup-winning Springboks have been praised by Wales and British & Irish Lions great Alun Wyn Jones as the toughest players he ever faced.

Hooper returns to rugby ‘roller coaster’

Wallabies flank Michael Hooper says he is “excited” to be back with the squad after missing six games earlier this year for mental health reasons.

Italian woman banned for biting

Italy lock Sara Tounesi has received a 12-match ban for biting a Japan player during their Women’s World Cup match in Auckland on Sunday.