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Italy

France coach Fabien Galthie and an inset of Scotland boss Gregor Townsend.

Jared Wright 11 Dec 2025

Facing the sack? Five nations that could hire new coaches before the 2027 World Cup

Five head coaches who could be replaced before the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Australia

France's Louis Bielle Biarrey, All Black Will Jordan and Springbok Cheslin Kolbe.

Jared Wright 10 Dec 2025

Readers’ Team of the Year: Don’t agree with World Rugby’s Dream XV backline? Cast your vote!

It's time to vote for your backline players!

Argentina

A two layered image of the All Blacks in a lineout and Scott Robertson

Louis Chapman Coombe 09 Dec 2025

All Blacks confirm 2026 home Tests: Bledisloe Cup, next Eden Park visitors and another unwanted first at Wellington?

The All Blacks have confirmed their home Tests for 2026!

Australia

Readers’ Team of the Year: Will the Springboks dominate the pack again? Cast your vote!

Jared Wright 09 Dec 2025

Readers’ Team of the Year: Will the Springboks dominate the pack again? Cast your vote!

Internationals

Was Eben Etzebeth’s ban harsh? Ranking the 16 heaviest eye-gouging suspensions

Jared Wright 06 Dec 2025

Was Eben Etzebeth’s ban harsh? Ranking the 16 heaviest eye-gouging suspensions

South Africa

Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on new Rugby World Cup format amid draw backlash

Jared Wright 04 Dec 2025

Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on new Rugby World Cup format amid draw backlash

South Africa

13 stars who could switch Test allegiances before World Cup 2027: Two Springboks-tied backs, six ex-All Blacks and Manu Tuilagi

Jared Wright 04 Dec 2025

13 stars who could switch Test allegiances before World Cup 2027: Two Springboks-tied backs, six ex-All Blacks and Manu Tuilagi

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup draw: Five takeaways as Ireland handed ‘best opportunity’ to end hoodoo amid another ‘lopsided’ tournament benefiting England

Colin Newboult 03 Dec 2025

Rugby World Cup draw: Five takeaways as Ireland handed ‘best opportunity’ to end hoodoo amid another ‘lopsided’ tournament benefiting England

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup draw: Winners and losers as All Blacks-Springboks collision course set while England ‘smitten’ with easy run

Jared Wright 03 Dec 2025

Rugby World Cup draw: Winners and losers as All Blacks-Springboks collision course set while England ‘smitten’ with easy run

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup draw: Springboks and All Blacks handed horror route as pools confirmed for 2027 tournament

Colin Newboult 03 Dec 2025

Rugby World Cup draw: Springboks and All Blacks handed horror route as pools confirmed for 2027 tournament

Rugby World Cup

AS IT HAPPENED: The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw

David Skippers 03 Dec 2025

AS IT HAPPENED: The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw

Rugby World Cup

Latest World Rugby rankings: Springboks top as final 2025 standings confirmed ahead of World Cup draw

Jared Wright 29 Nov 2025

Latest World Rugby rankings: Springboks top as final 2025 standings confirmed ahead of World Cup draw

Internationals

Rassie Erasmus’ bold Six Nations prediction after what the Springboks have ‘experienced’

Jared Wright 28 Nov 2025

Rassie Erasmus’ bold Six Nations prediction after what the Springboks have ‘experienced’

Six Nations

Exeter Chiefs latest: Test star set for surgery as Rob Baxter issues an update on ‘significant injury’

Louis Chapman Coombe 26 Nov 2025

Exeter Chiefs latest: Test star set for surgery as Rob Baxter issues an update on ‘significant injury’

Exeter Chiefs

Loose Pass: Two ‘astute’ law nuances and ‘one word’ verdicts on each of the top 12 nations after ‘excellent November series’

Danny Stephens 25 Nov 2025

Loose Pass: Two ‘astute’ law nuances and ‘one word’ verdicts on each of the top 12 nations after ‘excellent November series’

Loose Pass

Autumn Nations Team of the Series: No space for George Ford as Springboks DOMINATE across the board

James While 24 Nov 2025

Autumn Nations Team of the Series: No space for George Ford as Springboks DOMINATE across the board

Internationals

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: World Rugby Player of the Year one of SIX Springboks named while England debutant scoops individual honour

James While 24 Nov 2025

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: World Rugby Player of the Year one of SIX Springboks named while England debutant scoops individual honour

Internationals

Latest World Rugby rankings: England end the year in third as the impact of the weekend’s results are confirmed

Jared Wright 23 Nov 2025

Latest World Rugby rankings: England end the year in third as the impact of the weekend’s results are confirmed

Internationals

World Rugby Player of the Year: Full list of past winners and nominees since 2001, All Blacks dominate

Jared Wright 18 Nov 2025

World Rugby Player of the Year: Full list of past winners and nominees since 2001, All Blacks dominate

Facts & Stats

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: George Ford snubbed after ‘simply compelling’ cameo while Springboks rising star has ‘best performance yet’

James While 17 Nov 2025

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: George Ford snubbed after ‘simply compelling’ cameo while Springboks rising star has ‘best performance yet’

Internationals

Springboks versus England ‘blockbuster’ to ignite new Nations Championship as six rounds of fixtures confirmed leading into ‘wall-to-wall’ finals weekend in London

Liam Heagney 17 Nov 2025

Springboks versus England ‘blockbuster’ to ignite new Nations Championship as six rounds of fixtures confirmed leading into ‘wall-to-wall’ finals weekend in London

Internationals

Italy v Springboks: Winners and losers as world champions’ Bomb squad ‘saves the day’ while match officials get red card decision wrong

David Skippers 16 Nov 2025

Italy v Springboks: Winners and losers as world champions’ Bomb squad ‘saves the day’ while match officials get red card decision wrong

Internationals

Damian Willemse slams B team ‘disrespect’ after win which Springboks will remember ‘for a very long time’

Colin Newboult 16 Nov 2025

Damian Willemse slams B team ‘disrespect’ after win which Springboks will remember ‘for a very long time’

South Africa

‘Ras Dumisani has been dethroned!’ – Springboks fans blast Italy’s rendition of South Africa’s national anthem

Jared Wright 16 Nov 2025

‘Ras Dumisani has been dethroned!’ – Springboks fans blast Italy’s rendition of South Africa’s national anthem

South Africa

Fuming Rassie Erasmus hits out at ‘not equal’ officiating of head shots after second successive Springboks red card

Jared Wright 15 Nov 2025

Fuming Rassie Erasmus hits out at ‘not equal’ officiating of head shots after second successive Springboks red card

South Africa

Springboks player ratings v Italy: Damian Willemse ‘the star of the show’ as world champions overcome another red card

David Skippers 15 Nov 2025

Springboks player ratings v Italy: Damian Willemse ‘the star of the show’ as world champions overcome another red card

South Africa

Italy v Springboks: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus’ brutal calls and Bomb Squad saves Boks’ blushes after the ‘harshest of red cards’

Jared Wright 15 Nov 2025

Italy v Springboks: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus’ brutal calls and Bomb Squad saves Boks’ blushes after the ‘harshest of red cards’

Internationals

Italy player ratings: Prop’s statement performance while ‘dismal’ playmaker lets Springboks ‘off the hook’

James While 15 Nov 2025

Italy player ratings: Prop’s statement performance while ‘dismal’ playmaker lets Springboks ‘off the hook’

Italy

Springboks greats accuse officials of ‘fabricating’ events to red card Franco Mostert

Jared Wright 15 Nov 2025

Springboks greats accuse officials of ‘fabricating’ events to red card Franco Mostert

South Africa

‘Springbok head hunters at it again’ – Franco Mostert controversially shown a permanent red card against Italy

Jared Wright 15 Nov 2025

‘Springbok head hunters at it again’ – Franco Mostert controversially shown a permanent red card against Italy

South Africa

World Rugby rankings: How Rassie Erasmus’ gamble could backfire with All Blacks ready to pounce

Colin Newboult 14 Nov 2025

World Rugby rankings: How Rassie Erasmus’ gamble could backfire with All Blacks ready to pounce

Internationals

Italy v Springboks prediction: Azzurri pose ‘delicious challenge’ but ‘perfect class act’ can dig-out Rassie Erasmus if score becomes ‘uncomfortably tight’

Liam Heagney 14 Nov 2025

Italy v Springboks prediction: Azzurri pose ‘delicious challenge’ but ‘perfect class act’ can dig-out Rassie Erasmus if score becomes ‘uncomfortably tight’

Internationals

Rassie Erasmus explains Springboks ‘thinking with front-row’ gamble and reveals ‘tough thing’ for recalled Handre Pollard

Liam Heagney 14 Nov 2025

Rassie Erasmus explains Springboks ‘thinking with front-row’ gamble and reveals ‘tough thing’ for recalled Handre Pollard

South Africa

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