Lions Tour

Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont

Cheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday.   With Toulouse attacking just outside...

Jaque Fourie reveals that he had one functional eye when scored against the Lions

Former Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he had just one functional eye the moment he scored the series-clinching try against the British and Irish Lions in 2009.   Speaking with...

O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline

Ireland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks.     Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...

The Explosive Power Of Sam Simmonds | Rugby Beast Big Hits, Speed & Tries

Beauden Barrett and three World Cup winning Springboks named in Top League XV of 2021

The Japanese Top League concluded this weekend with Panasonic Wild Knights beating Suntory Sungoliath 26-31 in the Final on Sunday.     The competition organisers have since named the...

'The concept of the Lions has been destroyed' - Willie John McBride

British and Irish Lions great Willie John McBride has ripped apart this year's tour to South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed.   McBride said told The Rugby Paper that it is "nonsense"...

Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad

13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions.   Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Maro Itoje

One of the most popular players on the globe, Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England.      He...

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...

Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition.   Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...