Preview: Wallabies vs Ireland (1st Test)

Ireland will be targeting a first win against the Wallabies in Australia since 1979 when the teams meet in Brisbane on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Injuries force Ireland changes

The inclusion of South African hooker Rob Herring is one of six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Wallabies back Reds rookies

Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and No 8 Caleb Tima will make their Test debuts after being named in the Wallabies’ starting lineup to face Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday.

Blitzboks call up reinforcements

Dewald Human and Mfundo Ndhlovu will join the Blitzboks in Paris as injury replacements for Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez. 

Coetzee heading to France

Fullback Andries Coetzee has reportedly agreed to join French club Toulon on a three-year deal later this year.

Fiji down Blitzboks yet again

Fiji were crowned the London Sevens champions after beating the Blitzboks 21-17 in the final at Twickenham on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Simelane, Junior Boks slay Ireland

Wandisile Simelane scored a hat-trick as the Junior Boks claimed a 30-17 bonus-point win against Ireland at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Narbonne on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Blitzboks to meet Fiji in final

The Blitzboks scored five tries to defeat hosts England 29-19 in the semi-finals of the London Sevens on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Clinical Blitzboks upend New Zealand

The Blitzboks claimed a 14-5 victory over New Zealand to advance to the Cup semi-finals of London Sevens on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Samoa upset listless Blitzboks

The Blitzboks finished top of Pool D despite slumping to a 21-12 defeat against Samoa on day one of the London Sevens. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.