Columnist Paul Williams looks into the reasons the Springbok-littered South African sides struggle so much in the European Champions Cup
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Change the laws all you want; the Springboks will still be the best rugby team in the world: Paul Williams column
Many want to tweak the laws of the game to de-power Rassie Erasmus' all-conquering Springboks. But would it make any difference?
Could we see the biggest winning margin in Rugby World Cup history in 2027?
An expanded 24-team competition means we could see some of the biggest mismatches in Rugby World Cup history
England face Wales while hosts Australia face All Blacks in Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 draw
England v Wales, Australia v New Zealand and Ireland v Scotland are the highest profile ties in first-ever 24-team World Cup as defending champions Springboks get easy group
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Ireland v South Africa live streams and TV info – watch for free in Ireland
Watch Ireland v South Africa today, as two of the best sides in the world renew one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby. Ireland have had the upper hand in…
Who is nominated for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year?
The nominations for the 2025 World Rugby men's Player of the Year have been announced
Italy v South Africa live streams: How to watch the first Autumn International of the day
Watch Italy v South Africa today, as the Azzurri attempt to follow-up last weekend’s famous win over the Wallabies on mild, potentially rainy afternoon at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.…
How to watch France v South Africa: Live streams, TV channels, preview for titanic Autumn Internationals clash
Watch France v South Africa as two giants of the world game meet for the first time since their epic 2023 World Cup quarter-final. – Date: Saturday 8 November 2025…