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.

Hooper commits to Australian rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has signed a new five-year contract with Rugby Australia.

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.

Boks can’t afford to split squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Watch: All Blacks press conference

What All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had to say about his 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Read returns to lead All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Cheika shows Wallabies hand

Michael Cheika has included six uncapped players in the Wallabies’ 36-man squad for their Rugby Championship opener against the All Blacks on 18 August.

England interest in Bulls coach

The Bulls have reiterated that coach John Mitchell is under contract until October 2019 after England apparently expressed an interest in his services.