Romania stun Samoa
Ionel Badiu scored a 74th-minute try as Romania secured a comeback 17-13 win over Samoa in Bucharest on Saturday.
Shields snubs All Blacks
Hurricanes captain Brad Shields apparently turned down an offer to join the All Blacks as he plans to defect to England next year.
France unchanged for Bok clash
Coach Guy Novès has named an unchanged starting XV ahead of France’s Test against the Springboks in Paris on Saturday.
Further woes for Force
The parent body of Australia’s Western Force has been forced into voluntary administration due to financial constraints following the team’s axing from Super Rugby.
Preview: England vs Wallabies
The Wallabies need their halfback-axis to produce a match-winning performance against England at Twickenham on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Preview: Scotland vs All Blacks
Despite a disruptive week’s build-up, the All Blacks will have the class and quality to claim a comprehensive win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Revealed: Who voted against SA
Eight national unions and five regional associations – including Rugby Africa – voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.
Van der Walt heads to Scotland
Scottish club Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of former Lions playmaker Jaco van der Walt on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Rugby Africa felt ‘ignored’ by SA Rugby
Rugby Africa president Abdelaziz Bougja says SA Rugby ignored the organisation instead of asking for its 2023 World Cup backing.
‘A beautiful day for France!’
What the French newspapers are saying on Wednesday about France winning the right to host the 2023 World Cup and Saturday’s Test against the Springboks.
