Top stories: The weekend in rugby

Check out the wrap of what was featured on SARugbymag.co.za after a busy weekend of international and domestic action.

Jones slams officiating inconsistency

England coach Eddie Jones believes the red card dished out to All Blacks lock Scott Barrett in the Test against the Wallabies was a ‘ridiculous’ call.

England snap Wales’ winning streak

England claimed a commanding 33-19 victory over Wales in their World Cup warm-up Test at Twickenham on Sunday.

Paper Talk: Whiteley struggling with injury

A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at who could line up for the Springboks on Saturday.

‘Meticulous Rassie deserves this’

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ Rugby Championship title triumph in Salta on Saturday.

Wales provisionally top in rankings

Wales have climbed to the top of the World Rugby rankings after the All Blacks’ shock defeat by Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Ireland wear down plucky Italy

Ireland scored five tries to beat Italy 29-10 in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.

England duo axed after altercation

Mike Brown and Ben Te’o have been stood down after they were involved in a brawl during England’s pre-World Cup camp.

Watch: The story of Malcolm Marx

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx talks about his upbringing, family and the tough journey on his way to becoming a professional player.

Argentina vs Boks: The duels that matter

The Springboks go in search of their first Rugby Championship crown when they take on Argentina in Salta on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.