South Africa
Highlighting physical virtue
The Springboks cannot hope to beat the English unless they exploit their traditional strengths to the maximum. There’s been plenty to say about the Boks’ physicality on this tour, but at times it’s been talk related to their inaccuracy at the collisions. Before the Boks departed, the quality in their ranks would suggest the forward hammerings [...]Springboks
Naas hoping for a fit Fourie
Naas Botha believes the presence of Fourie Du Preez will allow Ruan Pienaar to reach his full potential against England on Saturday. Du Preez missed the Scottish Test after a late withdrawal with a quad injury and this resulted in a very different tactical approach from the Boks compared to the Welsh match the week before. [...]All Blacks
Rugby: Bay of Plenty resigns Braid
Bay of Plenty has retained the services of rising young rugby talent Luke Braid who has committed to another two years with the province. Flanker Luke Braid, who won world titles with the New Zealand under-19s last year and the...Aussies
Wallabies expecting the unexpected
WITH even the rebuilding French confused about the style of play they are trying to adopt, Australia admit they have little idea what to expect from Les Bleus in Sunday morning's (ADT) Test in Paris.Featured Video
Ireland
Quinlan out of Pumas clash
Alan Quinlan's name will be missing when Ireland announce their team to face Argentina this morning. Read More →
Wales
Roberts up for ABs mental challenge
History suggests New Zealand will beat Wales this weekend - but Jamie Roberts insists the Six Nations champions will not lose any mind games." Read More →
Argentina
All to play for this weekend
Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position... Read more »
Scotland
Blair urges Scots to attack
Scotland captain Mike Blair has urged to unleash their ruthless streak in Saturday's final autumn international against Canada on Saturday." Read More →
Springboks
Naas hoping for a fit Fourie
Naas Botha believes the presence of Fourie Du Preez will allow Ruan Pienaar to reach his full potential against England on Saturday. Du Preez missed the Scottish... Read more »
South Africa
Highlighting physical virtue
The Springboks cannot hope to beat the English unless they exploit their traditional strengths to the maximum. There’s been plenty to say about the Boks’... Read more »
New Zealand
Rugby: Bay of Plenty resigns Braid
Bay of Plenty has retained the services of rising young rugby talent Luke Braid who has committed to another two years with the province. Flanker Luke Braid, who... Read more »
Australia
Wallabies expecting the unexpected
WITH even the rebuilding French confused about the style of play they are trying to adopt, Australia admit they have little idea what to expect from Les Bleus in... Read more »
England
Byrne’s debt to Gatland
Full-back Lee Byrne insists he owes his international career to Wales coach Warren Gatland. Read More →
France
France want Wallabies’ respect
France will be out to win back some respect from the Wallabies at the Stade de France on Saturday after suffering heavy defeats Down Under last June. " Read More →
Italy
Latu to lead Islanders
Tongan flanker Nili Latu will lead the Pacific Islanders against Italy on Saturday in their tour finale after captain Mosese Rauluni was dropped to the bench." Read More →