The All Blacks have named a strong team to play South Africa
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Why Frans Malherbe is a world great
It goes without saying that South Africa have a very powerful scrum. It’s part of their DNA. And it’s a mindset thing from one to eight, not just the front…
Who is Canan Moodie? Ten facts about the Springbok flier
For anyone late to the young career of Canan Moodie, early impressions of the lightning back may come as a bit of a surprise. But the ‘average’ player has blossomed…
Billy Vunipola ban comes in hot on the heels of Farrell decision
The Billy Vunipola ban for a high shot on Andrew Porter in England’s Rugby World Cup warm-up has been set at three Test matches – but will come down to…
What is tackle school?
World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention Panel, also known as ‘tackle school’, is a programme designed to help educate players and improve their tackle technique after they have received a red card…
Farrell banned for two games at Rugby World Cup
The England captain will miss matches against Argentina and Japan
History made as Wales name World Cup squad without a single Jones
The Wales squad has featured a player with the surname Jones at every men’s Rugby World Cup since 1987 – until this one. Warren Gatland is famed for his ability…
“I’m gobsmacked” – All Black Dane Coles reacts to Steve Hansen’s new job
World Cup-winning former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has a new job – and it’s one that has flummoxed his former charges. It turns out that Hansen is helping…
Jaco Peyper will referee World Cup opener
It’s a huge honour to be asked to referee the Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser – and for the second time in his career Jaco Peyper will referee the World Cup…
South Africa must buck this worrying trend to beat New Zealand
The Springboks need to hit their straps in the first half to defeat the All Blacks