14-man Racing take Top 14 title

Johan Goosen kicked three penalties as Racing 92 beat Toulon 29-21 in Barcelona on Friday to claim their first French Top 14 title in 26 years. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Strauss embraces decider pressure

Adriaan Strauss believes a relatively young and inexperienced Springbok side will overcome the pressure in the series decider against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Ruan’s boot wins the day

Allister Coetzee says Ruan Combrinck's selection for Saturday’s third Test against Ireland is a tactical one primarily to make use of his right-footed kicking game, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Kriel: I have to deliver

Jaco Kriel is determined to inject ‘pace and energy’ into the Springboks’ game should he come off the bench in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Strauss has backing of Bok coach

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has offered a ringing endorsement of captain Adriaan Strauss ahead of the third Test against Ireland on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Schmidt targets final flourish

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought nine ‘fresh’ players into his match-day squad with the aim of claiming a historic series win in South Africa, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Stander back to face Boks

Joe Schmidt has made six personnel changes and one positional switch to Ireland's starting XV for the third Test in Port Elizabeth.

Georgia stun Fiji

Flyhalf Lasha Khmaladze scored the only try as Georgia defeated Fiji 14-3 in Suva on Friday.