All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks’ defence will give them opportunities to attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday. (more…)
Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. (more…)
Wales have officially overtaken New Zealand as the No 1-ranked team in the world, while the Springboks climbed to fourth. (more…)
Richie Mo’unga scored 14 points as the All Blacks thumped the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
The Wallabies beat the All Blacks 47-26 in Perth on Saturday to boost the Springboks’ chances of winning the Rugby Championship title. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith believes Herschel Jantjies has a ‘very good career ahead of him’. (more…)
Handré Pollard converted Herschel Jantjies’ last-gasp try to secure a 16-16 draw with the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
The MONEY MAN, in his Independent Media betting column, is backing the Springboks to cover the spread and not lose by 11 or more points against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. (more…)
Experimentation will take a back seat this week as the Springboks go all out to claim a second-successive win in New Zealand. JON CARDINELLI reports.
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All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has been ruled out of the World Cup with an ACL injury. (more…)