‘Springboks are back’

Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby.

‘Boks exorcised Albany demons’

Gary Gold says the Springboks’ performance against the All Blacks at Newlands proved that their 57-0 loss in Albany was just a blip.

‘Eben dragging Boks back to top’

Former England coach Clive Woodward has singled out captain Eben Etzebeth for his leading role in the Springboks’ resurgence against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

English clubs target Bok lock

Springbok lock Franco Mostert is reportedly a sought-after recruit by a number of English clubs.

Jake: Argentina at crossroads

Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the standard of the Rugby Championship following Argentina’s continued struggles in the tournament.

Ackers’ Gloucester back to winning ways

Gloucester recorded a 29-24 bonus-point victory over Northampton, while there were also English Premiership wins for Exeter, Harlequins, Bath, Leicester and Saracens.

Thorn named new Reds coach

Former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has replaced Nick Stiles as head coach of the Reds.

Gold to coach USA Eagles

Gary Gold will become head coach of the USA Eagles at the end of the 2017-18 European season.

Wessels takes charge of Rebels

Dave Wessels has been appointed as head coach of the Melbourne Rebels from 2018 through to 2019.

Joseph takes on dual-coaching role

Jamie Joseph will coach the Sunwolves and the Japanese national team from next season.