Hansen defends All Blacks haka

Steve Hansen has hit back at former prop Kees Meeuws’ claim that the All Blacks haka is overused and has lost its mana.

Hooper fit for Rugby Champs opener

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been included in a 28-man Wallabies squad for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Sydney.

Boks set for big mental challenge

The Springboks will need to be mentally prepared for their Rugby Championship matches in Australia and New Zealand, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.

Rugby Championship preview

Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cheika, Mortlock dismiss Hansen’s claims

Michael Cheika and Stirling Morlock have rubbished Steve Hansen’s suggestion that the Wallabies are favourites heading into the first Bledisloe Cup Test.

Jack admits to role in McHugh injury

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack says that he may have dislocated referee David McHugh’s shoulder during the infamous incident in 2002 involving Springbok fan Piet van Zyl.

Schedule change to boost Boks

Sanzaar is considering a Rugby Championship schedule change in 2021 that may benefit the Springboks.

Boks bank on Willie’s availability

The Springboks expect Willie le Roux to be available for all of their Rugby Championship games, but will manage his game time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie: I couldn’t ignore Cronjé

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to have a closer look at Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Ledesma names first Pumas squad

New Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has named 10 uncapped players in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship.