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Reminder: Red-card replacements among Rugby Champs law trials

The 50:22 kicking adaptation and 20-minute red card are among the law trials that will be implemented during the 2021 Rugby Championship.

Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must save rugby from boring Boks

New Zealand-based rugby writer Mark Reason says the All Blacks are on a mission to save Test rugby from the Bore Boks’ “barren wilderness”.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa reacts as Lions concede penalty, Kyle Sinckler of BI Lions reacts in disappointment during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Bok assistant coach: Nyakane is a champion

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has paid tribute to prop Trevor Nyakane after his excellent performances at both loosehead and tighthead during the 2-1 Lions series victory.

Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Davids: Boks will be ready to defend Rugby Champs title

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids is confident the team will be able to shift their focus to the Rugby Championship, immediately after a mentally and physically taxing Lions series. DYLAN JACK reports.

From Test famine to feast for world champion Springboks

After 19 months of coronavirus-induced inactivity, the World Cup-winning Springboks will have little time to celebrate after a 2-1 series triumph over the British & Irish Lions this past weekend.

RG returns as Boks switch focus to Rugby Champs

The Boks have confirmed lock RG Snyman will soon rejoin the squad, while it seems likely a few players will be rested for their opening Rugby Championship match against Argentina this coming Saturday.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Pick the best Boks v All Blacks clash!

As South Africa prepares for the centenary Test against New Zealand, the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine looked back on three of the best showdowns between the Springboks and All Blacks since the game turned professional. The 24-23 comeback win at Kings Park in 1998, the epic 32-29 victory in Hamilton in 2009 and the breath-taking 36-34 win at… Read more →

Talented wing starts for Wallabies

Dave Rennie has recalled wing Jordan Petaia to the Wallabies starting XV for the opening Bledisloe Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

All Blacks’ home Tests against Argentina dropped in virus revamp

The All Blacks will play back-to-back Tests against the Wallabies in Auckland and forfeit hosting Tests against Argentina after a Covid-19 outbreak in Australia forced a revamp of the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship series.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 19: Springboks line up during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Springboks to host Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay

The Springboks will start the defence of their Rugby Championship title against Argentina, when they return to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time since 2018 in the opening two Tests of their 2021 campaign.