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This Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies would serve as an ideal time for Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies to turn around his fortunes.

SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: There are few things as pleasing on the eye as Muller du Plessis in full flight, but for a huge chunk of the 2022 season, that privilege was not one the Blitzboks fans could enjoy.

NEWS: Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour.

NEWS: The Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby's big men have found a vocal supporter in an unlikely place after pint-sized Wallabies back Andrew Kellaway shot down the notion of a scrum clock for Super Rugby Pacific.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks' famous 'Bomb squad' has not lost its assertiveness despite a five-three bench split, according to prop Vincent Koch.

TRANSFER NEWS: BlitzBok star Muller du Plessis will return to the Sharks, the franchise announced.

NEWS: An innovative deal could see a Wallaby flank head to South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks World Cup winner Tawera Kerr-Barlow has reiterated his desire to change allegiance and play for the Wallabies.

SPOTLIGHT: Captain Sam Cane says the All Blacks must prove their stunning win over South Africa in Johannesburg was no fluke as they prepare for back-to-back home Tests against Argentina.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are backing one of their young talents to produce the goods against the Springboks in Adelaide.

WATCH as Wallaby prop Allan Alaalatoa and outside back Andrew Kellaway preview the Australia versus South Africa Rugby Championship showdown in Adelaide on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Warrick Gelant is relishing the opportunity to show a different side of his game against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Leinster and Blues utility back Isa Nacewa has described exactly what new All Black assistant coach Joe Schmidt will bring to the role.

INTERVIEW: Chris Jones chats to former Premiership CEO Mark Evans about 'financial stability' in the game.

WRAP: The South African Under-18 team is the only unbeaten team left in the international series.

WATCH as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains why a lack of game time since May will not be a problem for Frans Steyn.

SPOTLIGHT: The final act of the previous Sevens World Series tournament in Los Angeles was Sako Makata scoring a sudden death try to seal a remarkable victory for South Africa over Fiji in the tournament Final.

SPOTLIGHT: While much of the focus has been on the problems in Joseph Dweba's Ellis Park performance, Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids preferred to look on the brighter side of things.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Tony Roques has named his England squad for the final leg of the World Sevens Series in Los Angeles.

SPOTLIGHT: Argentina’s head coach Michael Cheika has weighed in on Ian Foster’s ‘tough’ position with the All Blacks with an interesting perspective.

INTERVIEW: Quade Cooper expects James O'Connor to rediscover his best form and force his way back into the Wallabies side before next year's World Cup.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Returning Wallaby playmaker Bernard Foley says he's been inspired by fellow veteran Quade Cooper, who made a huge impact in his Test recall.

UPDATE: Worcester's owners have released a statement amid widespread rumours that the club will go into administration.

WATCH this collection of the greatest moments between two of the game's greatest nations - Australia and South Africa.

NEWS: One of the United Rugby Championship's teams revealed a number of structural changes to their coaching team ahead of the 2022/23 season.

SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby Championship resume this coming weekend, with Australia hosting South Africa in Adelaide in the opening match of Round Three.

WATCH as Jacques Nienaber explains his Springbok selection 'philosophy' for the Rugby Championship showdown with the Wallabies.

SQUAD UPDATE: One of the All Blacks' top midfielders has suffered another setback.

NEWS: The South African Rugby Union issued an urgent warning to supporters to beware of online websites claiming to have World Cup Sevens tickets for sale.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has revealed his team for their Rugby Championship Round Three clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

NEWS: Axed All Black forwards coach John Plumtree has found himself in a new role just weeks after he got his marching orders from New Zealand Rugby.

OPINION: RugbyPass scribe Ben Smith takes a critical look at Australia's prospects against South Africa in the next fortnight.

REACTION: The two South African Under-18 teams know which buttons to push as they prepare for the next round of matches in the international series.

WATCH as coach Jacques Nienaber takes the blame for the errors that cost South Africa a win over New Zealand in the recent Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park.

NEWS: The Wallabies have added veteran Laurie Fisher to their coaching staff as an interim assistant after defence coach Matt Taylor departed.

NEWS: Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe has reportedly said no to the opportunity of re-joining the Stormers.

SPOTLIGHT: Geoffrey Sella, the son of the legendary Philippe Sella who retired from professional rugby after a series of debilitating concussions, has spoken about his long-term fears for Ireland veteran Johnny Sexton.

STAT ATTACK: There has been a debate going on about South Africa's No.8 options heading into the 2023 World Cup.

OPINION: Given South Africa's perilous position, don't expect Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber to 'experiment' too much Down Under. Jan de Koning selects his team!

NEWS: Premiership strugglers Worcester are poised to go into administration as early as Monday amid reports that the tax bill owed to HM Revenue and Customs is as high as £6 million.

UPDATE: The Springboks immediately got down to business after they landed in Adelaide.

INJURY UPDATE: Springboks second row RG Snyman will miss the start of Munster’s United Rugby Championship season it has been revealed.

INTERVIEW: The pleas of a handful of experienced All Blacks combined with the appointment of Joe Schmidt to his coaching staff possibly saved Ian Foster’s job according to rugby writer Gregor Paul.

NEWS: Richie McCaw will play a major role in the future of the game in New Zealand.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The clean sweep over Spain in the Winter Women's Series and five wins in their six matches for the year was just reward to the Springbok Women and showed the processes designed to prepare them for the Rugby World Cup in October is bearing fruit.

INTERNATIONAL SERIES, WRAP: The SA Under-18 side got off to a winning start in the U18 International Series with an impressive 40-24 triumph over England at Paarl Gymnasium in Paarl on Friday.

WATCH as we bring you a unique interview after the South Africa Under-18 'A' team's game against France U18 this weekend.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The South African Sevens squad to contest the Los Angeles leg of the World Series next weekend have a familiar look to it.

NEWS: The Wallabies have suffered a big blow ahead of their two Tests against the Springboks.

NEWS: The Springboks will have to tweak their preparations ahead of their clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide.

WATCH as Wallaby coach Dave Rennie fronts up to the media ahead of their back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks.

SPOTLIGHT: Phumzile Maqondwana has an inspiring rugby story and now he is starting a new chapter with the Bulls.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: The delayed departure of the World Cup title-holders South Africa is just one of several posers facing the Jacques Nienaber-coached team.

SPOTLIGHT: With just over a year until the Rugby World Cup in France, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been given the vote of confidence despite poor results.

UPDATE: The process to have the Newlands rugby stadium sold in a 'sealed bid' has been put on hold.

TRANSFER NEWS: Former UCT lock Gary Porter has returned to Cape Town to join the Stormers squad ahead of the new season.

NEWS: Worcester Warriors have been served with a winding-up petition over an unpaid tax bill just weeks before the start of the new Premiership 2022/23 season in England.

NEWS: The Sharks are reportedly set to lose the services of centre Jeremy Ward as another exit rumour makes an appearance.

STATS: Helped by their appearance in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final, the Stormers were the most viewed team in the tournament.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa will have to end a nearly decade-long drought if they are to keep their Rugby Championship dream alive.

TRANSFER NEWS: Bulls squad just received another boost as they announced their latest addition versatile backline player, Christiaan Smit.

TRANSFER NEWS: Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the signing of experienced Australian international Scott Sio.

NEWS: South African back row forward Hanro Liebenberg has been appointed Leicester Tigers club captain.

TRANSFER NEWS: Waratahs announced the signing of loosehead prop Tom Lambert on a two-year deal, bolstering the team’s front row stocks ahead of their 2023 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: James O'Connor has paid the price for the Wallabies' horror show against Argentina, dumped from the Rugby Championship squad with Bernard Foley recalled after a three-year absence.

NEWS: Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.

NEWS: Zachary Porthen and Camden Schoeman, who led the SA Schools teams last month, will again wear the captain’s armbands when the two SA Under-18 sides open the U18 International Series against England and France in Paarl on Friday.

REACTION: New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson made all the right noises, but that has not stopped suggestions that successful Crusaders coach Scott Robertson may be heading abroad.

REACTION: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett has doubled down on last month’s criticism of current NZR boss Mark Robinson.

SPOTLIGHT: Coordinated international research is vital to boost understanding of the link between brain injuries in people playing sport and the development of dementia, a report said on Tuesday.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for their Australian leg of the Rugby Championship.

STAT ATTACK: Lukhanyo Am was undoubtedly the star of the show in South Africa's 23-35 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith questions South Africa's selections ahead of next year's World Cup in France.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok prop Frans Malherbe pinpointed where it went wrong for his team during the defeat to the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks could be up against some familiar faces in Australia.

WATCH as Springbok legend Schalk Burger reveals an interesting incident involving Jean De Villiers.

NEWS: Fan favourites Ashley Johnson has returned to Wasps as their new Senior Academy Forwards Transition Coach following Richard Beck’s decision to step down from his role due to personal reasons.

NEWS: Former Western Force coach Tim Sampson has landed a new gig after being appointed as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Rebels.

SPOTLIGHT: A new sponsor, rubbing shoulders with the Springboks and playing on the same field on the same day as the Rugby World Cup champions have given the Springbok Women a massive boost in their confidence and contributed significantly to their 44-5 victory over Spain in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Despite what many neutrals saw as an exceptional refereeing performance – Springboks fans and even a former player were not happy with Luke Pearce in the wake of their shock defeat to the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Ian Foster appears to have the backing of his players as New Zealand Rugby gears up to make a decision on the head coach's future.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As well as the arrival of some star names from outside the United Rugby Championship ahead of the new season, there has been plenty of movement between the South African teams.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Even though the Springboks suffered a 23-35 defeat at the hands of the All Blacks, one man who has gripped the attention of the rugby fraternity is Lukhanyo Am.

REACTION: Michael Cheika’s Argentina proved too strong for the Wallabies in San Juan on Saturday, taking a 48-17 victory in their second match of the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Before this year’s Rugby Championship kicked off it was widely predicted to be the most open yet and after two rounds that appears to be the case.

REACTION: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber was pressed for answers after his decision to start Joseph Dweba and Duane Vermeulen against the All Blacks backfired in a 23-35 defeat in Johannesburg.

REACTION: New Zealand Rugby on Sunday refused to endorse Ian Foster's position as All Blacks' head coach despite their triumphant 35-23 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg.

REACTION: Springboks great Bryan Habana has offered his take on the two Rugby Championship Test matches that were shared one-all between New Zealand and South Africa.

REACTION: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie admitted that his team was not up to standard in their record loss to Argentina in San Juan on Saturday.

REACTION: All Blacks coach Ian Foster has called criticism of his team selections "insulting" after New Zealand ended a dismal run with a 35-23 win over hosts South Africa at their Ellis Park stronghold in Johannesburg.

REACTION: Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi made a very honest admission following his team's defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday at Ellis Park. 

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks captain Sam Cane praised his team's character after their victory over the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina gained revenge on Australia for last week's defeat with a seven-try bonus point 48-17 victory in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The All Blacks have silenced some of their critics with a 35-23 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

NEWS: World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has reportedly suggested that the number of former players involved in a concussion lawsuit is smaller than the public figure of almost 200.

REACTION: The Springboks might need to rethink their six-two bench split after it was placed under pressure once again with an early backline injury in Saturday's Round Two Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.

SPOTLIGHT: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander revealed plans to include two South African teams in a new women's United Rugby Champions (URC) tournament that's set to be a game-changer.

SPOTLIGHT: With two ageing playmakers on board for next year's Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies will look to fast-track some youngsters after Dave Rennie admitted that flyhalf was a position of concern.

RANKINGS PREVIEW: The Springboks will have a chance to move up in World Rugby's Rankings this weekend.

TEAM UPDATE: Australia's hopes of back-to-back Rugby Championship wins over Argentina have suffered a major setback.

SPOTLIGHT: Jamie Lyall chats to South African coach Franco Smith about his career path and his team, the Glasgow Warriors.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Two clash between Argentina and Australia in San Juan.

RUGBY CHAMPS BUILD-UP: It would take nothing but a top-drawer effort to beat New Zealand according to Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siyamthanda Kolisi.

OPINION: The Springboks failed to record back-to-back wins over the All Blacks on Saturday.

OPINION: The All Blacks arrived at Ellis Park in Johannesburg looking to avenge last week’s 10-26 loss without any semblance of form to call on.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Two clash between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND TWO: Despite his team's dismal form, All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said it was foolish to rule his team out of contention for the Rugby Championship title.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett feared the worst after landing head-first from a terrible mid-air challenge against South Africa but says the team will continue to be courageous under the Springboks' high ball.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO: Argentina need to improve up front if they are to avoid another defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship in San Juan on Saturday, according to their coach Michael Cheika.

Wallaby Matt Toomua says the current restrictions on the number of overseas based players for the national side have affected his career planning.

Former Springbok coach and current Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his views on the All Blacks in a very insightful opinion piece.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Veteran James O'Connor will start at flyhalf among a raft of changes to the Wallabies following another disrupted build-up ahead of their second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina have made four changes to their team to take on Australia in their second Rugby Championship clash after losing the first last weekend as the Wallabies stormed back late in the game.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks should expect another effective kicking game from the Springboks says World Cup-winning wing Makazole Mapimpi.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have a hero that packs a punch when he is needed.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

For most of the Springbok Women who will run out at Ellis Park on Saturday against Spain, it will be a historic first in the iconic stadium.

NEWS: The All Blacks will face Japan en route to their northern hemisphere tour in November.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand captain Sam Cane insists the All Blacks can cope with the pressure of facing South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday as the visitors seek to sidestep a fourth straight defeat this year.

TEAM UPDATE: The Springboks have been forced to tweak the team they announced on Tuesday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok centre Damian de Allende is expecting the All Blacks to use the conditions at Ellis Park to their advantage in Round Two of this year's Rugby Championship.

NEWS: A former Springbok centre was assaulted at a nightclub outside Mbombela on Saturday after watching the Test between South Africa and New Zealand.

WATCH as All Black great Kieran Read reflects on one of the toughest Tests he played against Springboks at Ellis Park.

SPOTLIGHT: Reece Hodge is ready to hand over the No.10 jersey for the second Test in Argentina.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand wing Julian Savea has jumped to the defence of Ian Foster, stating that he is ashamed of how the coach is currently being treated by the New Zealand media.

REACTION: With years of international experience behind him, nobody is more prepared for New Zealand's redemption onslaught than Springbok star Duane Vermeulen.

NEWS: England head coach Eddie Jones was reprimanded by his employers at the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Tuesday for criticising what he saw as the English game's reliance on the private school system.

NEWS: Former Wales rugby union captain Gareth Thomas has been accused of 'deceptively' transmitting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to a former partner.

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell takes a look at the current crop of New Zealand players and the bleak future that lies ahead.

SPOTLIGHT: While the All Blacks were well and truly accounted for on Saturday, going down 10-26 against the Springboks in Mbombela, flyhalf Richie Mo’unga is confident his side have the means necessary to get the best of their opposition in their rematch this weekend.

OPINION: Frankie Deges has his say on everything that is wrong with Argentina at the moment.

The Wallabies won’t celebrate their victory over Argentina too much, instead they are firmly focused on gearing up to face Los Pumas in the second test in San Juan.

NEWS: Irish Rugby announced on Wednesday that transgender players will be barred from competing in women's matches for the forthcoming campaign, falling in line with the latest guidelines from World Rugby.

Teammate Nic White says he has no doubt about the ability of Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper to return from a ruptured Achilles injury in time for next year’s Rugby World Cup.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup for their second Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.

TRANSFER NEWS: Powerhouse Fijian international Nemani Nadolo has rejoined the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, 12 years after his first stint.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids praised his team's fearlessness in the aerial battles in their 26-10 win over the All Blacks in Round One of the Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has offered his thoughts on the All Blacks back row contingent following the 26-10 defeat in Mbombela.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Deon David had some big news for the media and fans on Monday.

NEWS: Springbok utility back Kurt-Lee Arendse got the book thrown at him for his red card.

SQUAD UPDATE: The Springboks have brought in cover for the suspended Kurt-Lee Arendse.

Nick Turnbull rates the Australian players after their win over Argentina in Mendoza.

NEWS: The All Blacks' 10-26 defeat to South Africa in Mbombela on Saturday has cost them a place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks need to work equally hard as they prepare for the second Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg this weekend revealed Malcolm Marx.

REACTION: A ruptured Achilles tendon to Quade Cooper has soured Australia's Rugby Championship defeat of Argentina on Saturday and could put the veteran playmaker in doubt to feature at next year's World Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper is preparing for the long road to recovery after going down with a serious Achilles tendon injury in Australia's hard-fought 41-26 Rugby Championship win over Argentina.

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is set to have some selection headaches ahead of his team's second clash in South Africa against the Boks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has predicted a long and prosperous international future for rookie wing Kurt-Lee Arendse.

MATCH REPORT: Australia scrapped to a 41-26 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina, but it has come at a cost, losing Quade Cooper to a leg injury.

WATCH as All Black coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane front up to the media after their loss to the Springboks in Nelspruit at the weekend, a post-match briefing that is causing a meltdown in New Zealand.

REPORT: The Springboks opened their Rugby Championship campaign in fine style, beating the All Blacks 26-10 at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

UPDATE: The kick-off times for all 18 rounds of the 2022/2023 United Rugby Championship season has been confirmed.

REACTION: In a country already in the throes of a sporting crisis, the All Blacks' one-sided loss to the Springboks in Nelspruit has ratcheted up the temperature in New Zealand another notch this weekend.

REACTION: All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith and head coach Ian Foster have questioned the tactics used by the Springboks in the aerial contest zone in the wake of their 10-26 defeat in South Africa.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the First Round Rugby Championship Test between Argentina and Australia in Mendoza.

WATCH this collection of photographs, capture by Johan Orton, when South Africa dismantle New Zealand in Nelspruit at the weekend.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the First Round Rugby Championship Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Nelspruit.

REACTION: South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber believes his team can raise the bar considerably, despite beating New Zealand 26-10 in their Rugby Championship opener in Nelspruit on Saturday,.

REACTION: New Zealand coach Ian Foster is facing fresh calls to step down, after his side's latest loss.

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South African players after their 26-10 demolition of New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday.

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe rates the New Zealand players after their 10-26 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

SQUAD NEWS: Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from Saturday's Test against Argentina and will be returning to Australia due to personal reasons.

REACTION: Coach Dave Rennie has revealed skipper Michael Hooper had masked his feelings in the lead-up to his shock withdrawal from the Wallabies' Rugby Championship Test against Argentina 24 hours before kick-off.

SPOTLIGHT: One of the most open-looking Rugby Championship tournaments gets underway this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siyamthanda Kolisi both brushed off suggestions that the Springboks are "favourites" going into their Rugby Championship opener.

OPINION: It wasn’t long ago that Samisoni Taukei’aho couldn’t deliver a ball into the lineout to save himself.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND ONE: New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber is battling to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE: Argentina's Australian coach Michael Cheika is expecting a tough battle up front in the Pumas' Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Mendoza on Saturday.

OPINION: New Zealand coach Ian Foster and captain and loose forward Sam Cane are under severe pressure ahead of a Rugby Championship clash with arch foes South Africa on Saturday after four losses in five Tests.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two South African Under-18 sides, consisting of 26 players each, have been named to take on their age-group counterparts from France and England in a four-team International Series in Paarl later this month.

WATCH as All Black coach Ian Foster chats to @king365ed and previews the two-Test Rugby Championship series between New Zealand and South Africa.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby coach Dave Rennie has named his team for the opening round of the Rugby Championship, when they face Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

CONTRACT NEWS: Centre Cornel Smit and hooker Andre-Hugo Venter are the latest talented young players to sign contract extensions with the Stormers.

INTERVIEW: Retired All Black Stephen Donald has said that he has ‘no issue’ with the recall of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk as his selection could favour the All Blacks.

REACTION: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has defended the decision to allow Samu Kerevi to play Sevens in the Commonwealth Games despite injury now ending his year.

SQUAD UPDATE: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has another headache ahead of his team's Rugby Championship opener.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber refused to speculate on what is going on inside the All Blacks camp, but he does understand the pressure that comes with defeats.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa host New Zealand in the opening match of the 2022 Rugby championship. We bring you the 'Tale of the Tape in the battle of the giants.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers will start the defence of their United Rugby Championship title without one of their key midfield players.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Western Force has won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.

OPINION: New Zealand-based RugbyPass scribe Ben Smith says the Springboks suffer from 'split personality disorder'.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained his decision to give the No.14 jersey to Kurt-Lee Arendse for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Nelspruit.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has revealed his team for their 2022 Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Mendoza on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Still reeling from the long-term loss of Samu Kerevi, the Wallabies are vowing to embrace the next man up mentality ahead of their opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the matchday 23 for their opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springboks midfielder Jean de Villiers revealed why Jacques Nienaber’s squad could deliver a 2-0 series win over the wounded All Blacks.

PREVIEW: A new era of New Zealand's National Provincial Championship kicks off in Palmerston North this Friday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby Championship opener in Nelspruit could serve as a perfect opportunity for Faf De Klerk to retain his title as No.1 scrumhalf in South Africa.

NEWS: Seven Junior Springboks, including captain Sacha Mngomezulu, have signed contract extensions with Western Province Rugby.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday.

WATCH as we bring you a very different build-up to the opening Rugby Championship, South Africa versus New Zealand, in Nelspruit on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks speedster Rieko Ioane has hinted that his team are becoming a much tighter unit ahead of their opening Rugby Championship match against the Boks in Nelspruit

NEWS: The Blue Bulls Company hosted a glamorous awards ceremony on Wednesday.

NEWS: Samu Kerevi's Commonwealth Games Sevens cameo has backfired.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand captain Sam Cane believes there is "not a whole lot" they need to improve to get back into top form after four losses in their last five Tests.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has vowed to 'not stand still' on the issue of player welfare amid claims that playing the sport has caused brain damage.

NEWS: The Brumbies have confirmed their coaching group for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season with returning head coach Stephen Larkham.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks and All Blacks will add a new chapter to their intense rivalry this weekend at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks veteran Sam Whitelock says there is much more to the current Springboks squad than just a forward-orientated game.

NEWS: Franco Smith will be heading to the United Rugby Championship.

NEWS: All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape will not be returning to Stade Francais – French media have revealed.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks are in South Africa for the first time in four years and they are under pressure.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers' backline depth has received a boost.

REACTION: Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell praised all 13 members of the Blitzbok squad for their superb performance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this weekend.

TRANSFER NEWS: Tolu Latu has been thrown a rugby career lifeline by his former club the NSW Waratahs, who have signed the hooker for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.

NEWLANDS UPDATE: Clubs and constituents looking for 'urgent' answers as to the status of the Western Province Rugby Football Union will get their chance to interrogate administrator Rian Oberholzer.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES REPORT: South Africa claimed gold in Birmingham on Sunday, demolishing the highly-rated Fijian team in the Final.

SPOTLIGHT: Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has an incredibly positive view when it comes to the endless criticism directed towards him.

INTERVIEW: Retired flyhalf Stephen Donald says that things look bleak for the All Blacks, but that shouldn’t deter them from believing in their game which ‘will always trouble the Springboks’.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks legend Jeff Wilson has criticised Scott Robertson for heaping pressure on New Zealand Rugby with his latest comments made on The Big Jim show.

SPOTLIGHT: Willie le Roux and Damian Willemse have a "connection" that could prove to be beneficial for the Springboks going forward.

REPORT: It was a historic day at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Saturday when the Springbok Women outplayed Japan 20-10 to not only win their first Test on foreign soil, but in doing so, they shared the spoils in the Japan Rugby Challenge Series.

REACTION: Centurion referee Nigel Owens has re-stated his dissatisfaction with the 20-minute red card law trial.

WATCH as Israel Dagg breaks down his 2010 match-winner for New Zealand against South Africa in Soweto.

NEWS: England banned transgender players from competing in Rugby Union matches.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks could be in for a big shock if they don't lift their performance levels for their upcoming Rugby Championship matches against the All Blacks.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES DAY TWO WRAP: The Springbok Sevens were in firm control of their Commonwealth Games quarterfinal on Saturday

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Rugby's chief has refused to say whether head coach Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past two looming Tests in South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: A big decision has been made on Andy Farrell's coaching future with Ireland.

REACTION: All Blacks star Aaron Smith gave the media a sense of the emotions running through the All Blacks camp ahead of the flight to South Africa on Friday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock Marvin Orie believes the move from Super Rugby to the United Rugby Championship will put South Africa in good stead heading into the Rugby Championship.

BREAKING NEWS: Zelt Marais' hopes of reclaiming a position of prominence in the Western Province Rugby Football Union has been dealt a fatal blow.

OPINION: In taking a mammoth squad of 36 players to South Africa, the All Blacks are perhaps risking leaving some of their men undercooked for the latter stages of the Rugby Championship.

COMMONWEALTH GAME DAY ONE WRAP: South Africa qualified for the Cup quarterfinals.

NEWS: English Premiership player Chris Mayor has been banned from all sports for four years following attempted use and attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance.

NEWS: Hong Kong's Sevens tournament will return after a three-year coronavirus pandemic hiatus, organisers confirmed Saturday, with the event likely adopting a Beijing Olympics-style "closed-loop" system.

REACTION: Clouds over the All Blacks setup refuse to clear, with legendary coach Steve Hansen entering the fray to defend incumbent Ian Foster and savage the New Zealand Rugby board.

NEWS: SANZAAR has made a big decision regarding the red card rule for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

NEWS: England head coach Eddie Jones admits he would jump at the chance to coach a Rugby League team in his native Australia.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks are bracing themselves for a "desperate" All Blacks team in their upcoming home leg of the Rugby Championship.

NEWS: Leinster have recruited Google managing director Shane Nolan as their new Chief Executive Officer.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has opened up on the two notable omissions from his Rugby Championship squad.

NEWS: Veteran lock Rory Arnold has shrugged off any injury concerns to put his hand up for selection for the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

The second United Rugby Championship season kicks off in 50 days’ time with the league ready to build upon an enormously successful first campaign that saw the Stormers claim the inaugural title.

NEWS: Chris Boyd will join the Highlander’s coaching group in 2023 as Coaching Mentor.

TRANSFER NEWS: Johann van Graan has bolstered the Bath pack once again.

NEWS: There was some big news coming out of the Munster camp on Wednesday.

NEWS: Former B&I Lions and Wales international Ieuan Evans will succeed Jason Leonard as Chairman of The British & Irish Lions Board.

SPOTLIGHT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has some big goals.

NEWS: The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the latest organisation facing a concussion lawsuit as a number of former Irish players are taking a case over serious brain injuries allegedly suffered during their playing careers.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With its fast-paced, unpredictable nature, rugby sevens have always been exciting and after a four-year-long wait the Commonwealth Games will be another thrilling competition.

SPOTLIGHT: After his first taste of the Wallabies ended with a mouth full of sand and a double shoulder reconstruction, unheralded prop Matt Gibbon is hoping his latest call-up leads to a Test cap.

NEWS: Western Force veteran Ian Prior has re-signed for a further two seasons, while former Junior Wallaby Henry Robertson has joined to help bolster the scrumhalf options.

INTERVIEW: Scrumhalf Morgan Parra has hit out at the decision to allow South African teams to compete in next season's European and Challenge Cup competitions.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber provided a fitness update on two of his veterans.

OPINION: Here are five things the All Blacks must fix in their opening Rugby Championship fixture against the Springboks on August 6 in Mbombela.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has warned his compatriots about dismissing the threat posed by the embattled New Zealand team.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The idea of England coach Eddie Jones making a return to Australia rugby has support from within the ranks of the Wallabies.

INTERVIEW: All Black coach Ian Foster insisted there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.

NEWS: The situation regarding Ngani Laumape at Stade Francais has been described as unresolved, according to reports.

NEWS: The New Zealand team suffered an injury setback on the eve of their departure for South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: When South Africa host New Zealand in Nelspruit next Saturday, August 6, it will resume one of the longest-standing and most intense rivalries in the game.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies say their former coach Michael Cheika is making his mark on Argentina, who they face in two Tests next month to open their Rugby Championship.

INTERVIEW: The Springboks kicked off their one-week training camp, for the Rugby Championship, in Hazyview on Monday.

NEWS: New Zealand has made a bold move to start mending some broken bridges with South Africa.

NEWS: Current Tasman Mako assistant coach James Marshall has joined the Crusaders coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season.

TRANSFER NEWS: Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles have finally confirmed the long-awaited arrival of Madosh Tambwe.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed he has the support of the national playing squad after two of his assistant coaches were axed on Sunday.

NEWS: Newcastle Falcons are under investigation following racism allegations made by centre Luther Burrell, the club revealed.

NEWS: A case involving several former Rugby Union players diagnosed with early onset dementia and other irreversible neurological conditions now appears destined for the courts.

SPOTLIGHT: A former Springbok scrumhalf has added his name to a list of players who voiced their descent at the direction the game has gone in recent years.

INTERVIEW: Ireland great Ronan O’Gara believes that Irish utility back Ciaran Frawley faces a difficult decision if he wants to pursue a Test career with Ireland as a flyhalf.

SPOTLIGHT: In his latest social media post, Rassie Erasmus has opened up on what he misses the most from Test rugby.

OPINION: A look at the growing rivalry between South Africa and fellow green outfit Ireland.

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby tossed out two All Blacks assistant coaches and brought in Crusaders' Jason Ryan in a widely expected shake-up in the wake of the recent series loss to Ireland.

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass writer Chris Jones reveals the truth about the new Club World Cup.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Rugby Championship.

INTERVIEW: A Wall Street Shark, Marco Masotti, chats with Jim Hamilton about his investment in The Sharks and the potential for The URC.

NEWS: World Rugby have confirmed that the final qualification tournament for World Cup 2023 will take place in Dubai.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After keeping his job in spite of his side’s historic series loss to Ireland, All Blacks head coach Ian Foster’s focus has now turned to the Springboks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tonga have advanced to next year's Rugby World Cup in France after a 44-22 win over Hong Kong in the final of an Asia Pacific qualifying tournament.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Cheetahs and Bath have joined hands in a new partnership ahead of the Bloemfontein side's return to Europe.

SPOTLIGHT: The Twickenham "war room" is hard at work at the moment.

REACTION: The Rugby Football Union is to vote next week on recommendations that only females born as females be permitted to play the sport.

NEWS: Hot on the heels of the pools announcement, Birmingham 2022 has released the Commonwealth Games match schedule for the Sevens competition which will be held from 29-31 July at Coventry Stadium in England.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted he can still turn around the fortunes of the misfiring All Blacks.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster says he is disappointed by viral footage of an altercation between Akira Ioane and Justin Marshall last week.

NEWS: The World Rugby match officials have been appointed for the 2022 Rugby Championship, which runs from August 6 to September 24.

REACTION: England chief Bill Sweeney gave his backing to a proposed club World Cup that he said would "heighten excitement" around the sport.

SPOTLIGHT: Ian Foster and the All Blacks have been the subjects of intense criticism after falling to their maiden series loss at the hands of Ireland – their first home series defeat since 1994.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Siviwe Soyizwapi and Asisipho Plaatjies were named as captains of the South African men and women's Sevens teams for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor @AngyboyJ sat down and named three teams as a measure of the Springboks' true depth.

WATCH this giant lock that towers over his opponents and he is not even the biggest in his family!

INTERVIEW: World Cup winner Francois de Klerk said he wants to "irritate" his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country's ambitious league.

NEWS: Gloucester announced that Ed Slater has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

SPOTLIGHT: Coach Dave Rennie is set to push Rugby Australia's board to allow four overseas-based players in his Wallabies squad given their injury crisis in the second row.

NEWS: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson will soon be involved in an All Blacks fixtures – but he won’t be working for Ian Foster’s team.

NEWS: The South African teams have been given confirmation of their opening assignments in Europe next season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Michael Cheika has revealed his squad for their Rugby Championship Tests against the Wallabies.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT:  Uncapped Jock Campbell has entered the fierce competition to wear the Wallabies fullback jersey, with coach Dave Rennie saying the position remains wide open.

SPOTLIGHT: Sam Cane could be dumped as All Blacks captain, according to reports in New Zealand. 

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonga will be without star internationals Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau for their World Cup playoff against Hong Kong on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.

NEWS: Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said that Eddie Jones is the right man to lead England into next year's World Cup, following a morale-boosting series win in Australia.

SPOTLIGHT: Retired All Black Carlos Spencer will return to the boxing ring on Thursday, but admitted it was a hard fight to convince his wife about his latest charity bout.

TRANSFER NEWS: Gerrit-Jan van Velze has joined Bath Rugby, adding strong experience and leadership to the club’s pack options.

NEWS: In the wake of the All Blacks'  Series defeat to Ireland, footage has emerged of a shocking altercation in the streets of Wellington.

SPOTLIGHT: Leinster legend Isa Nacewa in a very bold statement revealed why South Africa would be no match for the Six Nations champions France.

INTERVIEW: New Head of Rugby Johann van Graan has admitted he is dreaming of big things happening at struggling Bath.

NEWLANDS UPDATE: The aeonic Western Province Rugby Football Union saga took another intriguing twist, with clubs trying to put the past of the administrator, Rian Oberholzer, in the spotlight.

SPOTLIGHT: England prop Joe Marler has "buried his head in the sand" over the dangers of dementia from playing rugby, admitting that on one occasion he had forgotten he had children.

SPOTLIGHT: Former British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has delivered his latest verdict on the development of Marcus Smith.

SPOTLIGHT: There is no doubt any New Zealand team will be charged up and determined to get one over a South African rival.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: A decision has been made on the citing complaint against Ireland prop Andrew Porter.

SPOTLIGHT: In the aftermath of the recent International Test matches, World Rugby are reporterly taking drastic changes regarding the officiating.

SPOTLIGHT: The New Zealand national team coaching saga is causing a media meltdown, but at least one key player is staying out of the All Black brabble.

NEWS: Premiership Rugby confirmed that Bristol Bears and Bath have been handed the honour of kicking off the new Premiership season on Friday, September 9.

NEWS: Some big discussions are happening behind the scenes between Rugby Australia and one of the world's top coaches.

NEWS: The Bulls made another key signing, as they continue to build for the future.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Queensland Reds' lock stocks have been restored by the acquisition of Test lock Luke Jones until 2025.

OPINION: The July internationals have come and gone. Ireland, England, Argentina, South Africa and France emerged victorious in their respective series.

NEWS UPDATE: The Spanish Rugby Federation announced on Monday that it was filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rescind its exclusion from the 2023 World Cup.

OPINION: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White gives his honest assessment of the state of South African rugby.

NEWS: France centre Wesley Fofana has retired, as his body could no longer keep up with the demands of the professional game.

REACTION: New Zealanders have been stunned by the All Blacks' first-ever home series loss to Ireland and are contemplating changes to their national team.

SPOTLIGHT: The players may have some 'down time', but Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber won't be able to spend time kicking back.

UPDATE: Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos wasted no time taking action against a Wallaby fan.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been cited for a high tackle on Brodie Retallick during the Test series-clinching victory over New Zealand in Wellington.

WATCH South Africa's Director of Rugby Johan Erasmus gives his view of the just-completed two-one series win over Wales.

NEWS: The full 40-team line-up for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 has now been confirmed, following an enthralling weekend of action in Bucharest.

REACTION: Wayne "Buck" Shelford increased the pressure on beleaguered coach Ian Foster saying it was clear there was "something wrong" after back-to-back Ireland defeats.

SPOTLIGHT DOWN UNDER: After a frustrating Test series loss to England, the Wallabies will look to regroup ahead of a two-match Rugby Championship series with Michael Cheika's Pumas.

REACTION: It was a day to remember for Eben Etzebeth and Mbongeni Mbonambi.

REACTION: Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has slammed the behaviour of a set of Wallabies fans who were involved in ugly confrontations with England head coach Eddie Jones.

SPOTLIGHT: Ian Foster's future as All Blacks head coach looks in doubt after New Zealand Rugby on Sunday launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed "not acceptable".

NEWS: There is only one positional change to the top 10 in World Rugby's rankings.

REACTION: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said on Saturday captain Stuart Hogg and flyhalf Finn Russell will return for the end-of-year Tests after being rested for the 2-1 series defeat in Argentina.

RIP: Ireland and British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Kennedy has died aged 81, his former province Ulster announced on Sunday.

OPINION: RugbyPass columnist Ben Smith believes South Africa's national team is not creative enough to challenge the All Blacks as Ireland did.

WATCH as Eddie Jones confronted an Australian fan after being called a 'traitor'.

WATCH as Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe suffers a suspected jaw fracture in South Africa's 30-14 win over Wales in Cape Town at the weekend.

REACTION: South African coach Jacques Nienaber may have been criticised by 'outsiders' for the experimental nature of the second Test team, but he has the backing of captain Siyamthanda Kolisi.

SPOTLIGHT: July's Tests have shaken up the order in the international game, little more than 14 months out from the World Cup in France.

REACTION: New Zealand's first home series defeat for 28 years puts pressure on All Blacks head coach Ian Foster as his side was again outplayed by Ireland in Saturday's third Test.

MATCH REPORT: Emiliano Boffelli scored an 81st-minute try as Argentina beat Scotland 34-31 in the third Test on Saturday to claim the series two-one.

REPORT: Chile advanced to the World Cup for the first time on Saturday with a stunning 31-29 victory over the host United States to win a two-leg aggregate qualifier.

MATCH REPORT: Job done! Series won! Those are the important facts.

REACTION: Wales coach Wayne Pivac said his team had made progress, despite losing their Test series against South Africa.

REACTION: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said "it doesn't get much better than this", after his side beat the All Blacks 32-22 in the third and final Test on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT:  England will leave Australia with the Ella-Mobbs trophy in their keeping after taking out the three-Test series with a thrilling 21-17 win over the Wallabies at the SCG on Saturday.

REPORT: Unbeaten Samoa recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat hosts Fiji 23-20 on Saturday and win the Nations Cup for the first time in eight years.

OPINION: It was not perfect and it was perhaps more of a slog than most pundits would have expected. Jan de Koning rates the South African players.

OPINION: Wales failed to build on last weekend’s historic win as they were well beaten by South Africa on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT:  Ireland have become the first team in 28 years to notch a series win on New Zealand soil, beating the All Blacks 32-22 on Saturday in Wellington. 

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the third and decisive tour match between South Africa and Wales in Cape Town.

OPINION: Both England and Australia came into the third and final test of their series with promising performances under their belt.

PRE-MATCH SPOTLIGHT: Looking for answers and building. Those are not the pre-match statements embattled Springboks fans wanted to hear ahead of the decider against Wales on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: While losing to Ireland would have been disappointing enough for the All Blacks on Saturday, there's some added injury to the insult.

OPINION: Not many England sides leave the Sydney Cricket Ground victorious, but Courtney Lawes’ 2022 tourists succeeded where Joe Root’s failed thanks to a battling 21-17 series-clinching success.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the third tour match between Australia and England in Sydney.

REACTION: A report that the South African Rugby Union 'might' negotiated a 'possible exit deal' with Chief Executive Jurie Roux has been dismissed as fake news.

OPINION: After suffering a first-ever home defeat at the hands of Ireland last weekend, the All Blacks were looking to bounce back at Sky Stadium in the series decider on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals this weekend.

OPINION: Ireland made history once again as they toppled the All Blacks in Wellington to claim a series victory in New Zealand for the first time ever.

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Thursday his team will play by the rules in their series-deciding Test against New Zealand to avoid the red and yellow cards that mark modern rugby.

THIRD TEST: Skipper Michael Hooper said Friday that the Wallabies plan to flip the script and come out firing in a bid to combat England's fast starts in the decisive third Test in Sydney.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the third tour match between New Zealand and the touring Ireland team in Wellington.

THE THIRD TEST: Coach Andy Farrell said on Friday Ireland will be intent on creating "chaos" with the All Blacks' game plan once again as they seek to become the first team in 28 years to notch a series win on New Zealand soil.

THIRD TEST PREVIEW: The pre-series predictions have been thrown out the window. It has come down to a one-game shoot-out between host South Africa and the visitors Welsh team.

OPINION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his insight following the Springboks' defeat to Wales in Bloemfontein.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed his team to face the Springboks in Saturday's series decider in Cape Town,

SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is banking on continuity to give his team the edge over the Springboks in Saturday's series decider in Cape Town.

NEWS: Experienced Springbok flyhalf Johan Goosen will remain a Bull for another four years.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland have made only one injury-enforced change for the third Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday as they push for a historic first series win in New Zealand.

THE THIRD TEST: Hosts Argentina had momentum then Scotland grabbed it ahead of Saturday's rugby series decider.

SPOTLIGHT: England's Eddie Jones has called on international coaches to unite in pressing World Rugby to relax over-the-top officiating and get the game flowing again, saying he's "had enough".

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Star NRL recruit Suliasi Vunivalu is set to make his international rugby debut after being named on the Wallabies bench for their Sydney Test decider against England on Saturday.

Scrumming on the Cape Town Stadium turf could be a major challenge admits Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff.

REACTION: In typical Rassie Erasmus fashion, the SA Director of Rugby has responded to criticism from Springbok legend Schalk Burger Senior.

WATCH as Wales utility back Josh Adams previews the decisive third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ian Foster has revealed his All Blacks team for Saturday's third Test against Ireland.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies expect more consistency from powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou while Allan Alaalatoa is also available, boosting to their hopes of toppling England in the deciding third Test on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Danny Care has been reinstated as England scrumhalf with their Test series against the Wallabies to be decided in Sydney on Saturday.

REACTION: Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko has paid tribute to his conquering side for their eagerness to learn and improve as a team following their thrilling 47-27 triumph over Wales to claim the Under-20 Series title in Treviso.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Glasgow Warriors and British and Irish Lion prop Zander Fagerson will make his 50th appearance for Scotland this weekend in the series decider against Argentina in Santiago del Estero.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Referee Luke Pearce has said that the abuse directed at referees online 'can’t continue this way,' or he fears his colleagues will leave the job.

NEWS: Bulls prop Mornay Smith, is the latest player to prolong his commitment to the Tshwane-based side with a three-year contract extension.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock Lodewyk de Jager reveals how Wales intend to spoil Eben Etzebeth's big milestone in Cape Town.

NEWS: President of Rugby Europe Octavian Morariu has implied that he doesn’t hold out much hope for an increased frequency in Test matches between Tier 1 and Tier 2 sides.

SPOTLIGHT: England captain Courtney Lawes has said the high injury toll in the Test series against the Wallabies is unfortunate, but the sidelining of concussed players proves the game has progressed.

REACTION: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has opened up on some of the missing names from his matchday squad list for Saturday's series decider against Wales in Cape Town.

SPOTLIGHT: The Baby Boks were left stunned by the audacity of Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins during a stoppage in play in their Under-20 Series Final in Treviso on Tuesday.

REACTION: Current form and not past performances played a role in the selection of the team for the decisive third Test between South Africa and Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

NEWS: Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts decided to hang up his boots, but not before having 'one last' practice session with the national team.

MATCH REPORT: South Africa's Under-20 team put down a big marker for their senior compatriots on Tuesday.

REACTION: All Blacks captain Sam Cane has revealed what he thought about being sledged by Ireland No.6 Peter O’Mahony on the goal line during the second Test in Dunedin.

NEWS: New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao has been suspended for three weeks after he received a red card for an act of foul play in his team's second Test against Ireland last weekend.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting line-up for their series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: Wales are sweating over the fitness of captain Dan Biggar ahead of their series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland put down another huge marker when they beat the New Zealand Maori team in a wet Wellington on Tuesday.

INJURY UPDATE: Argentina have lost five more players to injury ahead of their decisive Test against Scotland on Saturday, including captain Julian Montoya.

SPOTLIGHT: Bashed up front in Brisbane, the Wallabies are promising to bring more physicality to the deciding Test against England in Sydney on Saturday as they look to clinch a rare series win over their old foe.

SPOTLIGHT: England have spoken about getting the preparation balance right before the final Test against the Wallabies, their last match of a long season.

INJURY UPDATE: Wales will be without one of their speedsters for Saturday's series decider against the Springboks in Cape Town.

INJURY UPDATE: England has lost the services of another key player ahead of their series decider against Australia in Sydney.

SPOTLIGHT: Saturday's series decider against Wales in Cape Town will be a real test of character for Jacques Nienaber's Springbok team.

SPOTLIGHT: Wales star George North is relishing “the brilliant experience” of a Test series decider against world champions South Africa in Cape Town.

MEDICAL UPDATE: Having suffered the humiliation of a first-ever loss to Wales on South African soil, the Springboks have lost one of their key players.

CONTRACT NEWS: Bulls scrumhalf, Keagan Johannes, has committed to extend his stay at Loftus Versfeld by re-signing until 2026.

OPINION: Josh Raisey rates the Irish players after their 30-24 win over New Zealand Maori in Wellington on Tuesday!

OPINION: Sam Smith rates the New Zealand Maori players after their 24-30 loss to Ireland in a wet Wellington on Tuesday!

SQUAD UPDATE: Queensland outcast Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has answered a SOS from the injury-hit Wallabies, with young Waratahs speedster Mark Nawaqanitawase also called up ahead of the deciding Test against England.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the second tour match between the New Zealand Maori and the touring Ireland team.

OPINION: Now that the 'master plan' - in giving all 42 players game time - backfired spectacularly, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is going to revert to his 'A-team' for the decisive third Test against Wales.

REACTION: A lack of composure in the final quarter of their second Test against Wales proved to be costly for the Springboks.

THE SECOND CLASH: Veteran back Keith Earls will captain Ireland for the first time after coach Andy Farrell unveiled a second-string side on Monday for their second midweek match against the Maori All Blacks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday’s Under-20 Series Final against Wales in Treviso.

THE FINAL: Junior Bok lock Connor Evans warned their Under-20 Series Finals Day opponents Wales that the best is yet to come from his team.

WORLD RANKINGS: France moved to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings for the first time in history after a great weekend for Northern Hemisphere teams.

REACTION: Amid the celebrations following the win over Springboks, Wales head coach Wayne Pivac admitted the job is far from done.

REACTION: Coach Ian Foster said that Test rugby is at risk of turning into a "card festival" after New Zealand were on the receiving end of scrupulous officiating in their second Test defeat to Ireland in Dunedin.

MATCH REPORT: Similar to Wales and Ireland, Georgia made history, triumphing over Italy 25-19 to record their first-ever win over a tier-one side.

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones has blasted the state of Test rugby, with the laws of the game again the major talking point after his side's win over the Wallabies.

REPORT: The United States held off Chile 22-21 on Saturday in a roller-coaster first leg of their 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying tie.

SPOTLIGHT: Junior Springbok centre Ethan James has been ever-present in the side's unbeaten run at the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Verona, and the Cape-based midfielder is expected to wear the No.13 jersey again on Tuesday when South Africa face Wales in the final match of the tournament in Treviso.

REACTION: Having enjoyed a week's respite, Ian Foster's worthiness as All Blacks coach is back under tense media and public scrutiny in New Zealand following their second Test loss to Ireland on Saturday.

REACTION: Captain Johnny Sexton wants his rejuvenated Ireland team to make more history in the final week of their tour of New Zealand, urging one more composed performance to win the third Test and clinch a series triumph.

MATCH REPORT: Namibia captain Johan Deysel said his side "left everything on the field" as they reached the 2023 Rugby World Cup thanks to Sunday's 36-0 win over Kenya in Aix-en-Provence.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies might need outside reinforcements for Sydney's decisive third Test against England after a likely serious knee injury for Izaia Perese headlined the carnage in Brisbane.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: TJ Perenara will lead the Maori All Blacks after being included as one of six new faces in the starting side for their midweek tour match against Ireland in Wellington on Tuesday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber was determined to look on the bright side after his team suffered a 12-13 defeat in the second match of their three-Test series against Wales.

NEWS: One of England's big stars has been ruled out of next week's deciding Test against Australia in Sydney because of a concussion he picked up in Saturday's second Test win in Brisbane.

MATCH REPORT: Scotland's Hamish Watson celebrated his 50th Test appearance with a try as Scotland levelled the three-match series against Argentina with a 29-6 win in Salta on Saturday.

FINAL DAY WRAP: Western Province on Saturday kept their unbeaten record at the SA Rugby Under-18 Craven Week at Rondebosch Boys’ High School intact with a 29-21 win over the Blue Bulls in the unofficial final.

Replacements Josh Adams and Gareth Anscombe combined to give Wales a series-levelling 13-12 Test win over South Africa on Saturday - their first success against the Springboks in the republic after 58 years of trying.

REACTION: Wales star Josh Adams has opened up on his team's character after their win over the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

NEWS: The South African Schools selectors on Friday named two squads of 23 players each to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools A teams in 2022.

OPINION: The Springboks' inability to convert good possession and territorial dominance into points proved costly in their second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

NEWS: Lock Leone Nakarawa has joined Castres on a one-year deal to help him claim a spot in Fiji's squad at next year's World Cup.

REACTION: RugbyPass writer Daniel Gallan chats to Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White about the contentious issue of foreign-based players!

OPINION: Wales levelled the Series with a narrow 13-12 win over the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

MATCH REPORT: England held off a fast-finishing Australia to win the second Test 25-17 in an intriguing match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the second Test between South Africa and Wales in Bloemfontein.

PRE-MATCH BUILD-UP: Bring it on, the Springboks are ready for you!

OPINION: England descended on Brisbane with intent and physicality that had Australia on the backfoot early.

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP WRAP: Hooker Ray Niuia scored a hat-trick of tries as Samoa beat Tonga 34-18 on Saturday to go top of the Pacific Nations Cup standings after tournament favourites Fiji were stunned 18-32 by Australia A.

OPINION: England levelled their series in Australia with a much-improved display that delivered a 25-17 win in Brisbane.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland made history on Saturday by beating the All Blacks on New Zealand soil for the first time with a 23-12 triumph in the second Test in Dunedin.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the second Test between Australia and England in Brisbane.

OPINION: Having dominated the All Blacks in Dublin in recent times, Ireland were brought back to earth with a big loss in Auckland last weekend.

OPINION: History was made in Dunedin as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.

REPORT: Six Nations champions France scored a late try to edge Japan 20-15 in an emotional, thrilling, second rugby Test on Saturday, the day after the country was shocked by the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

SECOND TEST PREVIEW: Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident his debutants can stand up to the physical challenge Wales will bring in Saturday's second Test in Bloemfontein.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the second Test between New Zealand and Ireland in Dunedin.

PREVIEW: Ireland believes they have learnt the lessons of an opening Test defeat to New Zealand and have the answers to beat the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.

THE SECOND TEST: Australia and England are gearing up for a "gladiatorial" forwards battle in the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday with the clash between big props Taniela Tupou and Ellis Genge shaping as pivotal.

WATCH as Wales coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar respond to the criticism of the Springbok team selection for the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

WATCH as Wales coach Wayne Pivac opens up about one of the most contentious incidents in the first Test against South Africa last week.

REACTION: World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.

Following a blistering First Test match, we’ve got our hands on some tickets to the Series finale as South Africa takes on Wales in Cape Town on 16 July!

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Michael Cheika revealed some big changes to his team for their second Test against Scotland in Salta on Saturday.

TRANSFER NEWS: Utility backline player, Wandisile Simelane, is officially a Bull, the Tshwane-based side confirmed.

NEWS: Some more contract news has come out of the Stormers camp in Cape Town.

UPDATE: World Rugby released a statement Friday clarifying its concussion safety measures after Ireland's selection of captain Johnny Sexton for the second Test against New Zealand drew criticism from a lobby group of rugby's "failing" protocols.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have bolstered their loose forward stocks ahead of the 2022/23 season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales team to play South Africa in the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

NEWS: Another loose forward is heading to Pretoria.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Eddie Jones has 'tweaked' his side that will take on Australia in the second Test of a three-match series in Brisbane on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes for the second rugby Test against Michael Cheika's Argentina in Salta.

SPOTLIGHT: Not only will the senior teams of South Africa and Wales meet in a crucial Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, but a few days later their junior teams also go head-to-head in a tournament decider.

DAY FOUR WRAP: Two of the three undefeated sides at the 2022 Craven Week tournament, Western Province and the Blue Bulls, will contest the final match of this year’s Craven Week on Saturday.

TRANSFER NEWS: South African Kobus van Wyk has found a new club three months after quitting eventual Premiership title winners Leicester.

REACTION: Gareth Edwards believes Wales has been 'disrespected' by the World Cup champion Springboks, because of the team South Africa named for the second Test.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies wing Andrew Kellaway was ruled out for the rest of the England series on Thursday as coach Dave Rennie made five changes to his starting line-up for the second Test in Brisbane.

NEWS: Thando Manana has joined the staff at the Blue Bulls Company.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has revealed his team to face the All Blacks in Saturday's second Test in Dunedin.

ROUND TWO PREVIEW: Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that his team will have to play "smarter" in the second Test against France.

REACTION: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber speaks out about the absence of Siyamthanda Kolisi as captain for this Saturday's second Test against Wales.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Wales prop Adam Jones believes Wayne Pivac's side will have more than enough firepower to beat the Springboks in Saturday's second Test in Bloemfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: The inclusion of André Esterhuizen is one of the 14 changes to a Springbok team that has the global game abuzz with accounts of its merits.

DAY THREE WRAP: A highly competitive third day of the Under-18 Craven Week once again confirmed why this flagship schoolboy tournament is so popular.

UPDATE: All Blacks captain Sam Cane said there is no pressure on Will Jordan, David Havili and Jack Goodhue to return for Saturday's second Test against Ireland after all three missed the series opener due to COVID-19.

REACTION: South Africa Under-20 assistant coach Chean Roux heaped praise on the Baby Boks after a 42-27 win over France put them one game away from achieving their goal of recording an unbeaten series run.

NEWS: Australia forward Darcy Swain received a ban for a headbutt in the first Test against England.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will be forced to make several team changes after the first Test win over England.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The All Blacks have made an enforced change to their starting team to face Ireland in the second Test at Dunedin on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Marcell Cornelius Coetzee is relishing the opportunity to 'revive' an international career that looked to have stalled.

WATCH as Nigel Owens, in this week's Whistle Watch, reviews some of the most contentious incidents of the past weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Sam Underhill is poised to fill the void in England's back row created by Tom Curry's tour-ending concussion for Saturday's do-or-die second Test against Australia in Brisbane.