Coetzee’s Bok passion still burns

Ireland-based flank Marcell Coetzee says he still has ambitions to play for the Springboks again.

Cheika safe until after World Cup

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has confirmed that under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika still has the union’s full support.

Fickou boost for France

Gaël Fickou will slot in at outside centre in one of two changes to France’s starting lineup to face Argentina in Lille on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or Scotland?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for Saturday’s Test matches.

Papier’s patience to pay off

Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Scotland brace for physical Boks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says the Springboks provide the biggest physical challenge in world rugby.

Crotty returns for Ireland showdown

Centre Ryan Crotty will replace the injured Sonny Bill Williams when the All Blacks face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

MacDonald to coach Blues

Former All Blacks fullback Leon MacDonald has replaced Tana Umaga as Blues head coach.

‘Historic day for Pacific Islands’

World Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded council, while confirming that New Zealand will host the 2021 Women’s World Cup.

Jones: Ref meetings a ‘waste of time’

England coach Eddie Jones has suggested that he will not attend another referees meeting to discuss contentious decisions.