'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout

'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout

Ireland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...

Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...

Structural improvements draw closer for Welsh rugby

Structural improvements draw closer for Welsh rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is entering into formal consultation with Wales’ four regional clubs and other key stakeholders which will lead to a restructure in the domestic professional game by season...

Wallabies Confident as duo Aim to Challenge Lions in Series Opener

Wallabies Confident as duo Aim to Challenge Lions in Series Opener

Australia’s Joseph Suaali’i and Will Skelton are set to play key roles as the Wallabies prepare for their opening clash against the British and Irish Lions. Suaali’i, a former rugby...

Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors

Lions Battle Stats | Tackle Warriors

Test rugby is as much about keeping the opposition out as it is scoring points. Defence has become increasingly more important and made more complicated for opposition by the different systems and styles...

South Africa bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

South Africa bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...