Rugby Championship dominance hurting All Blacks

A lack of competition in the Rugby Championship, and the demise of Australian rugby in particular, is hurting the All Blacks in the buildup to next year’s World Cup, writes JUANDRE JOUBERT.

Erasmus: Springboks starting to show maturity

Rassie Erasmus praised the Springboks’ growing maturity after their hard-fought 26-20 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Ireland’s triumph a game-changer

Ireland’s systematic dismantling of the All Blacks in Dublin affirmed their status as the standout Test side of 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Impressive Ireland overcome All Blacks

Ireland produced a performance of guts and gumption to claim a 16-9 win over the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Springboks outlast Scotland at Murrayfield

The Springboks showed greater accuracy and composure to beat a fiery Scotland side 26-20 at Murrayfield on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Kolisi: Papier can handle the pressure

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is excited to see what scrumhalf Embrose Papier can do in his first Test start on Saturday.

Boks targeting 80-minute performance

Duane Vermeulen at Bok training in Edinburgh

Money Man: Bet on black in Dublin

The market for betting in rugby is very volatile these days, writes THE MONEY MAN in his column for Independent Media.

Preview: Scotland vs Springboks

The Springbok forwards will hold the key to victory when the side fronts a dangerous Scotland outfit at Murrayfield on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Papier handed first Bok start

Embrose Papier will make his first Test start when the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.