Why Boks were willing to win ‘ugly’ against Wales

Rassie Erasmus has revealed why there were unique nerves ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales last year.

Lions coach: Alberts has lots to offer at 4

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says Willem Alberts is looking lean and mean as the powerful ex-Springbok gets set to come up against his former team, the Sharks, on Friday.

Foster explains backline selections

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed his reasoning behind the selections of Beauden Barrett at fullback and Rieko Ioane at outside centre for their Bledisloe Test against Australia.

Money Man Show: Weekend Preview

The Money Man is joined by Oliver Keohane and Mark Keohane to discuss this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked and Bledisloe Cup matches.

White explains Bulls’ injury absentees

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has confirmed Duane Vermeulen, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Nizaam Carr were not risked for this Saturday’s clash against Griquas due to ‘niggling’ injuries.

Rennie issues Wallabies a defensive challenge

Dave Rennie believes superior defence could be the difference between winning and losing for his Wallabies side when they face the All Blacks in Wellington on Sunday.

Three rookies in Wallabies starting XV

Head coach Dave Rennie has included three uncapped players in Australia’s run-on lineup for their Bledisloe Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Sunday.

Mo’unga, Barrett in tandem, Ioane at 13

Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett have both been selected in New Zealand’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Bledisloe Test against the Wallabies in Wellington.

Future stars have chance to shine

The long-awaited return of domestic rugby with Super Rugby Unlocked will give a number of future stars their opportunities to fire, writes DYLAN JACK.

Cheetahs refocus as competition looms

The Cheetahs and SA Rugby remain engaged in ‘constructive’ discussions on the future of the franchise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.