Hansen: ABs get away with less
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has openly defended his side’s disciplinary record and reckons the All Blacks ‘get our share and more’ from the referees.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has openly defended his side’s disciplinary record and reckons the All Blacks ‘get our share and more’ from the referees.
Israel Folau will return to start at fullback for the Wallabies in this Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin.
Juan Martín Hernández will start at flyhalf after Nicolás Sánchez has been ruled out of Argentina's Test against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springboks are fully aware that they face the possibility of being drawn in a potential ‘pool of death’ for the 2019 World Cup due to their decline down the world rankings.
Scrumhalf TJ Perenara will start ahead of Aaron Smith for the All Blacks against France in Paris on Saturday.
Willem Alberts is in doubt for the Springboks' season-ending Test against Wales in Cardiff this Saturday, which could open the door for young Jean-Luc du Preez to make his Test debut.
Joel Stransky believes SA Rugby must scrap two of its six Super Rugby franchises in a bid to rescue the ailing Springboks.
The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Brendan Venter admits he drew no pleasure from Italy's win over the Boks, despite being part of their management team.
Allister Coetzee says he was left in 'disbelief' as a result of the Springboks' inability to finish off opportunities against Italy on Saturday.