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Now Springboks must head north says veteran Burger

7 May 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN SCHALK Burger has called for South Africa to join the Six Nations and European Cup as soon as possible to stem the […]

De Klerk and O’Connor are done deals at Sale

16 April 2017 0 comments

BLINDSIDE understands that Sale Sharks have completed deals for Faf de Klerk and James O’Connor to move to the club next season. We exclusively revealed […]

Olivier: Boks must act to end the drain of talent

26 March 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By TOM BRADSHAW SOUTH AFRICA are likely to suffer a continuing drain of talent unless the South African Rugby Union do a better […]

Williams’ rich seam of talent Alun-Wyn misses the point

5 March 2017 0 comments

THERE are many examples of illustrious families to be found in the history books of the game but none, surely, to match one born to […]

Italy draft in Allan for Twickenham clash

22 February 2017 0 comments

Tommaso Allan will start for Italy in their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday. The Treviso fly-half, who takes over from Carlo […]

Legend Van der Westhuizen dies

6 February 2017 0 comments

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen has died losing his six-years battle with motor neurone disease. Van der Westhuizen, who was 45, won […]

Dan’s the man for me says Bennett

5 February 2017 2 comments

By PETER JACKSON DAN BIGGAR takes centre stage for Wales in Rome today reinforced by a resounding vote of confidence from the most decorated of […]

Campagnaro wants Italy to catch the wave this time

5 February 2017 0 comments

MICHELE CAMPAGNARO has two sporting passions in life – playing rugby and surfing – and both so far have given him more grief than joy, […]

Peter Jackson: Billy Boston’s old club being left for dead by the Union

16 December 2016 0 comments

The world’s first multi-racial rugby club, the one in Cardiff docks made famous by Billy Boston, is fighting for its life. The Cardiff International Athletic […]

Shane Williams: How many back rows can finish like Tipuric?

1 December 2016 0 comments

I’ve said it plenty of times, but I’m more than happy to say it again, Justin Tipuric is one of the most-skilful players I have […]

Jeff Probyn: Let’s not get carried away by win over these Boks

25 November 2016 0 comments

After a ten-year wait England have finally laid the Springbok ghost to bed with a resounding win by 37 points, including four tries, to 21 […]

Shane Williams – Wales are lucky that Boks look in even worse shape!

24 November 2016 0 comments

Wales are in serious danger of being left behind by the rest of the Six Nations if they don’t settle on a way of playing. […]

Jeremy Guscott: Semesa Rokoduguni deserved his chance to shine

23 November 2016 0 comments

Alex Goode has been the most consistent full-back in high-performance terms in the Premiership for some time in the eyes of most people, and that […]

Have Ireland found template for Lions to beat All Blacks?

18 November 2016 0 comments

Suddenly the biggest match in Irish Rugby history is upon us – well so it seems. New Zealand at home just two weeks after their […]

Shane Williams: Shape up lads, or the Lions will pass you by

18 November 2016 0 comments

Wales’ stars need to start performing or they are in grave danger of missing out on the British Lions. Don’t get me wrong, that is […]

Jeremy Guscott: Daly puts his marker down to remind Joseph he has to be on top form to come back

16 November 2016 0 comments

One of the best measurements of the quality of Eddie Jones’ performance as England head coach has been that almost every selection has worked out […]

South Africa ring changes for England Test

10 November 2016 0 comments

South Africa have made several changes to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. Only five players who started in the 31-31 draw against the […]

Barbarians v South Africa preview

4 November 2016 0 comments

All Black Andy Ellis will lead out a Barbarians team with plenty of Super Rugby experience when they take on South Africa at Wembley tomorrow. […]

Stade Mayol is a far cry from that surreal day in Bucharest!

22 October 2016 0 comments

by CHRIS JONES The Stade Mayol provided a vibrant background for Saracens European Champions Cup clash with Toulon yesterday and it was an experience light […]

Peter Jackson: Limited space? All Blacks find acres of it

21 October 2016 0 comments

One day last February after an unusually turgid round of Six Nations matches, Warren Gatland made a few observations of a strictly defensive nature. ‘’We’re […]

Shane Williams: You think Eddie’s tough? We had Gatland’s world of pain

20 October 2016 0 comments

England‘s players had better get used to these tough new training sessions because they are only going to get harder for those who make the […]

Nick Cain: Springboks must look North to stop the rot

19 October 2016 0 comments

When Adriaan Strauss stepped onto the broadcasting plinth at King’s Park in Durban after South Africa had suffered a humiliating record 57-15 home loss to […]

Shane Williams: Jamie Cudmore case proves that concussion’s a real concern

6 October 2016 0 comments

Good on Jamie Cudmore for raising the issue of concussion again and throwing the onus of responsibility back at the clubs and those who have […]

Concussion forces former Saracens captain to retire

5 October 2016 0 comments

Saracens have confirmed that former captain Alistair Hargreaves has retired from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a concussion. Hargreaves made 79 appearances for the […]

Nick Cain: Yes, I believe England can rain on New Zealand’s parade

8 September 2016 0 comments

The All Black procession is in full marching order again, with the usual array of tub-thumpers and cheerleaders proclaiming them as the undisputed masters of […]

Rulebook forces Ruan Pienaar to leave Ulster

31 August 2016 0 comments

Ruan Pienaar will leave Ulster at the end of the season because the IRFU would not warrant another a contract extension for the Springboks star. […]

Late Iglesias penalty help Argentina beat South Africa

27 August 2016 0 comments

Replacement back Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias kicked a penalty two minutes from time to give Argentina a 26-24 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa in Salta […]

Jeremy Guscott: All Blacks for the title, but Wallabies will come again

17 August 2016 0 comments

This Rugby Championship is the start of a new cycle for the Southern Hemisphere, which leads to Tokyo and the next World Cup in 2019. […]

Wasps confirm signing of Willie Le Roux

4 August 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler last Sunday, Wasps have bolstered their already impressive squad by the addition of Springboks full-back Willie Le Roux. The 26-year-old […]

Rampant England U20s reach World Cup final

21 June 2016 0 comments

England are through to the World Rugby U20 Championship final after a 39-17 victory over South Africa at the Manchester City Academy Stadium. Martin Haag’s […]

Wade to wing it for Saxons against Emerging Boks

15 June 2016 0 comments

Wasps wing Christian Wade is one of three changes to the England Saxons starting XV for their second Test against South Africa A on Friday. […]

My Life in Rugby: Jason Strange- former Ebbw Vale Newport, Bristol and Leeds fly-half

26 April 2016 0 comments

I look back fondly on my time at each club I played for but my second spell at Ebbw Vale, and four seasons at Bristol, […]

South Africa name Allister Coetzee as head coach

12 April 2016 0 comments

Allister Coetzee has been unveiled as the new South Africa head coach today. The former Stormers boss takes over from Heyneke Meyer and will be […]

Argentina to take on the Wallabies at Twickenham

5 April 2016 0 comments

History will be made at Twickenham on October 8 when Argentina take on Australia in the Rugby Championship. The match marks the first in the […]

Peter Jackson column: Come on Wales, try and give us a thrill

10 March 2016 0 comments

Wales will bring their Iron Curtain to Twickenham next week and defy England to find a way through. They will man it with hi-tech proficiency […]

Leicester confirm George McGuigan signing

1 March 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last month, Leicester Tigers have signed hooker George McGuigan from Newcastle. McGuigan, 22, has played 59 […]

Scarlets bolster pack with Werner Kruger

17 February 2016 0 comments

Scarlets have today confirmed the arrival of South African international tighthead Werner Kruger next season. The 31-year-old will link up with the Welsh region on […]

Ulster confirm Marcell Coetzee signing

11 February 2016 0 comments

Ulster have today confirmed the signing of South Africa international Marcell Coetzee on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old flanker has been capped by the Springboks […]

Peter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin

5 February 2016 0 comments

The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in Dublin this coming weekend. […]

Brendan Gallagher: Form counts for nothing in Calcutta Cup cauldron

4 February 2016 0 comments

It would be untrue to describe Murrayfield as a graveyard for English rugby, there has been plenty of success there over the years including the […]

Saracens sign Springbok legend Schalk Burger

4 January 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fiss let in The Rugby Paper yesterday, Saracens have signed South African flanker Schalk Burger for next season. The Springbok legend, […]

Nick Cain column: ‘Gutted’ George Ford will soon get his stuffing back in place

16 December 2015 0 comments

George Ford has had a rough few months. Having been given the vote of no-confidence just before England‘s decisive World Cup pool games against Wales […]

Peter Jackson column: Is George North’s new deal really such a delight?

4 December 2015 0 comments

George North proclaims himself “massively delighted” to be extending his stay at Northampton beyond this season. Head coach Jim Mallinder, a down-to-earth Yorkshireman, contents himself […]

Peter Jackson column: Dan Biggar is the man to lead Ospreys on glory run

26 November 2015 0 comments

Dan Biggar goes to work this afternoon in a place surrounded by volcanic mountains, a suitable location for an Osprey who has taken his trade […]

Eddie Jones rules out England role

12 November 2015 0 comments

Former Japan coach keen to stick with Super Rugby

Dan Biggar set to sign on for 2019 World Cup

3 November 2015 0 comments

Welsh fly-half is finalising a new deal to stay in Wales for another crack at the World Cup.

Peter Jackson comment: Get ready to crown team for all seasons

28 October 2015 0 comments

And so it has almost come to pass, the All Black coronation of New Zealand as the supreme long-term rulers of Planet Rugby. One more […]

Joel Stransky asks: Do Springboks have variety to go all the way?

16 October 2015 0 comments

World Cup winner doubts South Africa can go all the way and lift a record third Webb Ellis Cup unless they can find a Plan B.

Springboks change one for quarter-final against Wales

14 October 2015 0 comments

South Africa have made one change to their starting line-up with wing JP Pietersen named on the right flank to face Wales in Saturday’s World […]

Australia’s World Cup stars join Barbarians squad

6 October 2015 0 comments

Australia‘s star forwards will be lining up for the Barbarians side coached by Michael Cheika against Argentina and Gloucester next month. Captain Stephen Moore, […]

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