New Zealand

Scott Barrett gets off 'scot-free'

New Zealand's Scott Barrett is free to play after an independent judicial committee decided that his ordering off in the RWC 2023 Warm Up match against South Africa on 25 August 2023 was sufficient and...

Nienaber pleased with win, but says there’s still work to do

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there...

All Blacks locks to appear in front of committee

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is due to appear before an independent Judicial Committee on Monday 28 August having received a red card in New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup warm up match against South...

Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...

The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies; Talking points

The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies in front of a home crowd at the Stade de France.   Eddie Jones misery continues as Australia suffer a humbling 41-17 loss to World Cup...

Sharks announce signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard

The Sharks signed former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, on a short-term deal, the Durban side announced on Sunday. The 35-year-old Blue Bulls legend can also play on the wing, as the Sharks look...

#GOTW - New Zealand 7 - 35 South Africa

It could never have been written. The stage was set and the stakes were high, at a neutral venue known as at the very home of rugby itself. Test rugby's gretest rivalry betwen the All blacks and the Springboks...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v South Africa

South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

South Africa laid down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence by hammering New Zealand 35-7 in a warm-up clash at Twickenham. The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on...

Match Day Programme: Italy v Japan

The Azzurri will take on The Brave Blossoms in their final match of the Summer Nation Series. The game will be played at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo, in Treviso on August 26th, 2023. Both teams will...