A stranded British and Irish Lions supporter has told how a stranger's act of kindness resulted in him bunking down at the home of All Blacks sensation Rieko Ioane and his brother Akira. The stranger...
South Africa captain Warren Whiteley will learn Monday the severity of a groin injury which kept him out of a 35-12 triumph over France this weekend that completed a 3-0 series whitewash. The loose...
Former South Africa forward and coach Nick Mallett hailed the Springboks for completing a 3-0 Test series whitewash over France on Saturday. "Incredible," said the SuperSport TV analyst, referring to...
Disappointed British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland sees Tuesday's clash with the Wellington Hurricanes as a way for players to force their way in to the Test line-up. The All Blacks' 30-15...
Coach Michael Cheika has raised eyebrows by claiming the Wallabies can upset the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup series following their shaky win over Italy. Australia, coming off a home loss to...
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has fired up the verbal war with the British and Irish Lions again, suggesting they play New Zealand style to be competitive in the second Test in Wellington next week....
Rieko Ioane grabbed a second-half try double as the All Blacks steamrollered the British and Irish Lions 30-15 on Saturday to leave the visitors on the brink of yet another series defeat. The...
All Blacks coach Steven Hansen said the surprise tactical switch of playing the British and Irish Lions at their own game did the trick after the world champions swept to victory in the first Test on...
Coach Warren Gatland said his forwards had under-performed and indicated he was ready to wield the axe after the British and Irish Lions crashed to a 30-15 defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday. The...
Rieko Ioane scored two second-half tries as the world champion All Blacks stamped their authority with a 30-15 victory in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Both tries...
Ireland overpowered Japan 35-13 on Saturday to finish with a perfect record in their three-game summer tour of the country. Joe Schmidt's second-string side looked on course to rack up 50 points for...
Australia scored two late tries as they survived a fightback from Italy to win 40-27 on Saturday and avoid a second straight defeat. The Wallabies were 21-13 ahead at half-time and then increased...
A rare try from record-breaking hooker Ross Ford was not enough for Scotland to overhaul Fiji in a thrilling one-off Test in Suva Saturday. Fiji edged a 27-22 victory, despite Scotland scoring three...
Wales players had to overcome a debilitating virus sweeping their camp to beat Samoa, coach Robin McBryde revealed Saturday. More than 10 players were said to have been stricken by the bug in the...
Coach Allister Coetzee, defence specialist Brendan Venter and skipper Warren Whiteley and his Golden Lions have been key factors in the resurgence of South Africa this year. Should they beat France...
Canada is hoping to continue its dominance over the United States in World Cup qualifying when they square off Saturday against the Eagles in the first leg of a two-game series in Hamilton, Ontario....
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said he is expecting surprises from unpredictable Italy in Saturday's Test in Brisbane as the hosts grope for form after last week's surprise loss to Scotland. Italy's...
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen compared Saturday's first Test with the British and Irish Lions to a World Cup final as they prepare to take on a touring party that has been growing in confidence and...
Wallaby star Christian Lealiifano has made an emotional return to rugby 10 months after he was diagnosed with leukaemia, his ACT Brumbies club said on Friday. The fly-half, who has been out of action...
Having sealed the three-Test series with two convincing triumphs, South Africa want to beat France at Ellis Park for the first time Saturday. The Johannesburg stadium where the Springboks won the...
