Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remain
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South Africa prove too strong for enterprising Scotland in Nations Championship ⊕⊕
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South Africa 42-28 Scotland
Scots run in four tries to earn bonus point
A breathless match, all the more so given the thin air of Pretoria, but the upshot is, for all Scotland’s wit and energy, South A…
18 days ago
The Breakdown | Will anyone stop the Springboks completing a Rugby World Cup three-peat? ⊖⊖
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Door is ajar for Rassie Erasmus’ side to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year
The best sports teams constantly look to reinvent themselves. Their core principles rema…
20 days ago
Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson ⊕⊕
Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?
In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style s…
21 days ago
England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa ⊕
George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby
What an emotional rollercoaster these past few days have been for English sport gen…
26 days ago
Rassie Erasmus sets the tone for Nations Championship with power-packed lineup ⊕⊕
Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against England
The Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, but for Rassie Erasmu…
63 days ago
King of Bordeaux Lucu injects soul into triumph of a French club on the rise | Michael Aylwin ⊕
Leinster could not contain a team backed by tens of thousands of French supporters chanting with exuberance
They are in danger of running away with rugby, these French. The Springboks may have somethi…
68 days ago
England call up former junior Springbok for Nations Championship as Borthwick seeks impetus ⊕⊕
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Benhard Janse van Rensburg in 42-man training squad
England consider resting Itoje and other senior players
England have called up the former South African U20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to trai…
72 days ago
South African rugby hit with a THIRD drugs ban in two years: Double World Cup-winning Springbok given 18-month suspension ⊕
The Springboks, who have won back-to-back World Cups under Rassie Erasmus' guidance, have already seen Sbu Nkosi and Elton Jantjies hit with suspensions following positive tests.
3 months ago
Courtney Lawes' return is exactly the stroke of luck Steve Borthwick needed - but Owen Farrell offers a warning for England head coach ⊖
NIK SIMON: In a month when public opinion polls have crashed and a senior analyst defected to the Springboks, the return of Courtney Lawes is a timely stroke of fortune for Steve Borthwick.