Italy break losing streak

Italy survived a late Japan fightback to win 25-22 in Kobe on Saturday and draw the series 1-1.

Fiji clinch Pacific Nations Cup title

Fiji were crowned Pacific Nations Cup winners after beating Georgia 37-15 in Suva on Saturday.

Ill-disciplined Tonga down Samoa

Sonatane Takulua kicked 13 points as Tonga clinched a 28-18 win over Samoa in Suva on Saturday.

Boks embrace ‘no excuses’ team motto

Siya Kolisi has called on the Springboks to produce an 80-minute performance of high-intensity in Saturday’s Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Boks could break back into top three

The Springboks will climb from seventh to third in the World Rugby rankings if they beat England and Ireland beat the Wallabies.

WP’s financial crisis deepens

Remgro Sport Investments is set to call in a loan of nearly R44-million if the Western Province Rugby Football Union does not pay it back by 6 July.

Heyneke’s coaching staff confirmed

Pieter de Villiers and John McFarland have joined Heyneke Meyer’s coaching team at Stade Français.

Preview: Boks vs England (2nd Test)

An assured Springbok side should head into Saturday’s second Test against England with cautious optimism, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Du Toit at blindside flank for Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to his starting XV for the second Test against England in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Launchbury, Shields start for England

Joe Launchbury and Brad Shields have been included in England’s run-on XV for the second Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.