All Blacks tide sweeps Italy away

Jordie Barrett scored four tries as the All Blacks thrashed Italy 66-3 in Rome on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Watch: Boks showing progression

CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE laud the Springboks‘ composure against Scotland and look ahead to Saturday’s match against Wales in Cardiff.

Watch: Genia to earn 100th Test cap

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia looks ahead to his 100th Test, against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Watch: Hendricks’ unfinished business

Cornal Hendricks hopes to resurrect his rugby career with the Bulls. 

Kolisi: ‘head-butt’ wasn’t on purpose

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he would never intentionally try to hurt an opponent on the field.

Bet on Boks, England to win

THE MONEY MAN, writing for Independent Media, provides his betting tips for Saturday’s matches at the Millennium Stadium and Twickenham.

Why Beale, Ashley-Cooper were axed

A Wallabies spokesperson has confirmed why Kurtley Beale and Adam Ashley-Cooper were not selected for the Wallabies’ match against England on Saturday.

Late injury blow for Wallabies

Wallabies star David Pocock has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against England after failing a fitness on Friday.

Blitzboks newcomer set for Dubai debut

The uncapped Impi Visser has been named in the Blitzboks’ squad for the opening tournament of the 2018-19 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

Paige set for Pro14 debut

Rudy Paige has been named on the Cheetahs bench for their match against Treviso in Bloemfontein on Saturday.