All Blacks still No 1, Boks drop to fifth

The All Blacks retained the world No 1 ranking after Wales squandered a golden opportunity to unseat them at the top, while the Boks slipped to fifth.

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.

Whiteley remains under injury cloud

Warren Whiteley is still going through the rehabilitation process for a knee injury and will not be rushed back into action.

Jantjies commits to Lions

In a significant boost for the Lions, flyhalf Elton Jantjies has extended his contract with the Johannesburg-based franchise.

Rugby Champs wish list (Round 3)

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the final round of the Rugby Championship.