ABs stars could consider Japanese stints

New Zealand are reportedly considering allowing three star All Blacks to take up two-year sabbaticals in Japan to prevent the threat of an overseas exodus.

Analysis: Boks’ defensive ups and downs

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence that was exposed at times during last Saturday’s clash at Twickenham.

Jones calls for two on-field referees

England coach Eddie Jones says he believes it is time for rugby union to follow other codes and introduce a second on-field referee. 

Boks intend to tackle like Farrell

Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.

World Rugby won’t comment on video

World Rugby has been made aware of the video in which Bok coach Rassie Erasmus shows André Esterhuizen how he should be tackling following the Owen Farrell incident.

Watch: Boks practice ‘legitimate’ tackles

Rassie Erasmus shows André Esterhuizen how he should be tackling following the Owen Farrell incident.

Analysis: Late lapses at Twickenham

CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the mistakes and misfortune that cost the Boks in the dramatic dying minutes against England last Saturday.

Farrell’s tackle a penalty, say ex-referees

Former Test referees André Watson and Rob Debney say Owen Farrell’s tackle on André Esterhuizen should have been penalised.

Rassie: No Bok lineout crisis

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is confident his team can resolve its lineout issues.

Matera to captain Argentina

Pablo Matera has been appointed as Argentina’s new captain ahead of their four-match tour of Europe.