Science shows All Blacks gain advantage from haka
An Australian university study has shown that the All Blacks do gain benefits from performing the haka before Test matches.
Worried Wallabies fear ‘world of hurt’ against All Blacks
Captain James Slipper has warned his Australia side that they face “a world of hurt” if they linger on defeat by South Africa and underestimate the stuttering All Blacks on Thursday.
Bok door open for URC stars
Jacques Nienaber has not shut the door completely on potentially recalling players from the local franchises for their home Test against Argentina, as the new European season gets under way this weekend.
Nienaber: ‘Hostile environment’ to test Boks
Jacques Nienaber is hopeful of an improved defensive effort from a Springbok team in a “pressure situation” when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Bok backups get chance to prove World Cup worth in ‘semi-final’
Coach Jacques Nienaber has aimed to balance giving opportunites to players in the wider Springbok squad, while also targeting a win in the crucial Test against Argentina.
Louw, Esterhuizen recalled to front Argentina
Elrigh Louw and Andre Esterhuizen have been recalled to the Springboks’ match-day squad, with Duane Vermeulen dropped, for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.
Rassie breaks silence on Elton saga
Rassie Erasmus has been drawn to comment on the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
Saru president: Jantjies accusations just ‘gossip’
In its first public comment on the matter, SA Rugby has brushed off the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies as just “hearsay” and “gossip”.
Rennie swings axe, confident Wallabies can ‘knock over’ NZ
Dave Rennie is confident a new-look Australia can get one hand on the elusive Bledisloe Cup with victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday, but warned the Wallabies must be at their best.
All Blacks muscle up for Wallabies clash
Brodie Retallick will begin his first game for New Zealand since fracturing a cheekbone, in one of two All Blacks changes announced for the midweek Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
