‘Papier deserves start against Scots’

Werner Swanepoel and Norman Jordaan believe that Embrose Papier should be given his first Test start against Scotland in the absence of Faf de Klerk. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Scotland ready for ‘confrontational’ Boks

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor says they know what to expect and how to prepare for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Edinburgh.

Wales break Wallabies hoodoo

Wales snapped a 13-match losing streak against the Wallabies with a 9-6 win in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Allan helps Italy see off Georgia

Flyhalf Tommy Allan contributed 13 points as Italy defeated Georgia 28-17 in Firenza on Saturday.

Preview: Wales vs Wallabies

Wales will have a golden opportunity to end a nine-year drought against a Wallabies side in disarray in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boks stay fifth after controversial loss

The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Munster outlast wasteful Cheetahs

A weakened Munster side inflicted a 30-26 defeat on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wales take down Scotland

Wales beat Scotland 21-10 in Cardiff on Saturday to win the inaugural Doddie Weir Cup.

Read to quit All Blacks after World Cup

Kieran Read will not play for the All Blacks beyond 2019 after opting out of a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby. 

Duane set for dual role

Rassie Erasmus says Duane Vermeulen will not be utilised exclusively as a blindside flank against England on Saturday.