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Quinn Tupaea floors Eben Etzebeth as Springboks seal series lead over All Blacks
South Africa secured a 29-24 victory and a 2-1 series lead over New Zealand in Soweto, but the moment that divided fans was All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea putting the towering Eben Etzebeth on his backside.
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Rennie provides injury updates on Savea and Tupaea after Springboks seal series in Soweto
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has given updates on Ardie Savea and Quinn Tupaea after both players left the field injured during New Zealand's 29-24 defeat to South Africa in Soweto, a result that handed the Springboks a 2-1 series victory.
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Black Ferns survive Springbok Women's scrum dominance to win 52-20 at FNB Stadium
New Zealand's Black Ferns overcame a physical first-half challenge from South Africa, particularly at the scrum, to run out 52-20 winners at FNB Stadium. Co-captain Georgia Ponsonby credited the Springbok Women's execution while calling the test vital preparation for the WXV Global Series.
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Former Japan head coach Lesley McKenzie joins Portugal staff for Rugby World Cup push
Lesley McKenzie, who spent six years leading Japan's Sakura Fifteen, has been appointed as a contact coach within Simon Mannix's Portugal setup as Os Lobos prepare for the Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Hong Kong China name 28-player squad for first home WXV campaign since 2024
Hong Kong China have selected a 28-player squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger, hosted at Kai Tak Sports Park across three weekends in September. The tournament also serves as an early step toward Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 qualification.
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Nienaber rules out Leinster role as Springbok reunion with Erasmus edges closer
Jacques Nienaber appears out of the running to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster, with reports from South Africa suggesting the 2023 World Cup-winning coach could return home and reunite with Rassie Erasmus in pursuit of a third consecutive title.
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Former England U18 fly-half Worboys scores 23 points to fire Manawatu past North Harbour
George Worboys delivered a flawless nine-from-nine kicking display to help Manawatu edge North Harbour 43-40 in the NPC, posting the most points by a Turbos player against that opposition since 2009.
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Five All Blacks Sevens stars set to collide in NPC clash as circuit season builds
Five incumbent All Blacks Sevens players are set to feature in a single NPC fixture between Counties Manukau and Southland in Pukekohe, headlining a weekend of sevens-heavy provincial action across New Zealand and Kenya.
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Lions Women head coach named as first New Zealand tour reaches one-year countdown
The British & Irish Lions Women are exactly one year away from their first-ever tour match, a fixture against the Black Ferns XV in Whangarei on 4 September 2027. Former England scrum-half Jo Yapp has been appointed as inaugural head coach ahead of the three-Test series in New Zealand.
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Swys de Bruin reveals he resigned as Springbok Women coach long before public announcement
Swys de Bruin has broken his silence on his departure as Springbok Women head coach, confirming he submitted his resignation well in advance and dismissing reports that unpaid bonuses were behind the split.
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Siblings Wallace and Amarante Sititi set to make Test history together in Johannesburg
Wallace Sititi will line up for the All Blacks and 19-year-old sister Amarante for the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday — only the second time siblings have represented New Zealand on the same day, and both wearing the No.20 jersey.
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Kolisi urges fans to fill FNB Stadium for Springbok Women's rare clash with Black Ferns
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has called on supporters to pack FNB Stadium for Saturday's Springbok Women vs Black Ferns Test — only the third meeting between the sides ever — which serves as curtain-raiser to the decisive third men's Test.
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Springbok Women could leap three rankings places with shock win over Black Ferns in Soweto
South Africa's women face New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday in just their third-ever meeting, with a victory capable of lifting the Springboks from 10th to seventh in the World Rugby rankings — or higher if they win by 15 or more points.
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Contepomi emerges as frontrunner to replace Leo Cullen as Leinster head coach
Felipe Contepomi, Argentina's all-time leading points scorer and a former Leinster player and coach, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Leo Cullen when the Irishman steps down at the end of the season.
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Springboks warn All Blacks' selection overhaul sends a clear message ahead of Soweto decider
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says New Zealand's forward-pack changes for the series-deciding third Test in Soweto confirm the All Blacks' attacking intent — and the Springboks are taking note.
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Baxter backs Tommy Wyatt to rediscover his best after two years of knee injuries
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has expressed confidence that Tommy Wyatt, 26, can return to his pre-injury form after the back-five forward was named on the bench for Saturday's friendly against the Scarlets — his first appearance since suffering successive ACL injuries.
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Vunipola makes Leicester debut as Green returns for Harlequins in PREM Cup opener
Mako Vunipola starts at loose-head for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins on Saturday as the Gallagher PREM Cup gets underway, while Tyrone Green returns at full-back for Quins after a hamstring-plagued season.
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Netherlands rout Scotland A 33-0 as departing coach Gilbert names WXV Challenger squad
The Netherlands women thrashed Scotland A 33-0 in Amsterdam to wrap up their home programme before flying to Hong Kong for the WXV Global Series Challenger. Head coach Gareth Gilbert, who departs after 15 years with Rugby Nederland, named a 28-player squad for fixtures against Samoa, Brazil and Fiji.
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Brazil name 28-strong squad for WXV Global Series Challenger with 2029 World Cup in sight
Head coach Guilherme Coghetto has named a 28-player Brazil squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, featuring 16 Women's Rugby World Cup veterans and 11 Olympians. As Yaras face Hong Kong China, the Netherlands and Spain across three weeks in September.
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Belleau injury hands 18-year-old Hugh Shields his Northampton debut against Saracens
Anthony Belleau's training-ground injury has forced Northampton to hand fly-half Hugh Shields, 18, his senior debut in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership Rugby Cup opener against Saracens at Franklin's Gardens. Shields is one of seven potential debutants in a Saints side missing 10 players.
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