Lock Sam Darry said the All Blacks are “excited” about the chance to redeem themselves after their shock defeat to Argentina, as New Zealand prepare to face Los Pumas again. Following a 38-30 loss in Wellington, the Kiwis face the Argentines once more in the Rugby Championship on Saturday at Eden Park, where New Zealand
Kurt-Lee Arendse is one of the most impactful players on the planet, and the Vodacom Bulls star showed his quality on the left wing for the Springboks Down Under. Arendse continued his impressive try-scoring record in the green and gold jumper as the world champions kicked off their 2024 Rugby Championship with a resounding win
Lood de Jager says he doesn’t expect to be back before the end of the year after suffering a torn muscle in his shoulder during the Japanese club season. De Jager has missed the July series against Ireland and the opening Tests of the Rugby Championship in Australia due to the shoulder injury he suffered
One week in rugby is a long time for veteran James Slipper as the wounded Wallabies prepare to turn around a heavy defeat to the Springboks in the rematch in Perth on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. The Wallabies endured a couple of brutal review sessions over the last two days in the wake of their 26-point loss
Australia speedster Filipo Daugunu is among a trio of Wallabies stars who will reportedly miss the Rugby Championship rematch against the Springboks in Perth next week. According to The Roar, the winger fractured his fibula in a 33-7 defeat by the Boks in Brisbane on Saturday, while locks Nick Frost and Jeremy Williams are sidelined
Lock Salmaan Moerat expects another clinical display from the Springboks in Perth on Saturday after a “special effort” against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium. The Boks displayed the power, class and experience of back-to-back world champions to put Australia to the sword with a 33-7 victory in the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday. The
The Springboks’ loose forward stocks have been boosted with Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka reportedly now eligible for national selection after obtaining South African citizenship. According to a Rapport article, the brothers – originally from the DRC – received their SA passports two weeks ago, clearing the way for potential Springbok callups. The Tshitukas, now contracted
Whatever his role may be, two-time World Cup-winning playmaker Handre Pollard has set his sights on helping the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup in 2027. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Sunday newspaper Rapport, the 30-year-old addressed his injury troubles over the years while acknowledging the rise of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as a challenger at
The current Wallabies outfit are as mediocre as the back-to-back world champion Springboks are mighty, writes MARK KEOHANE. The Boks scored five tries to one as Rassie Erasmus’ charges crushed Australia 33-7 in the opening match of the 2024 Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday. After leading 21-0 at half time with three converted tries,
A “hurt” Scott Robertson said he would examine his own shortcomings after New Zealand’s shock defeat to Argentina, his first loss since taking charge. The All Blacks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship title for a fifth time in a row took a major blow in their opening match in Wellington on Saturday as they
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