South Africa run in four tries as world champions prove too strong for Scotland
Wales stumble to 10th straight Test defeat as Fiji emerge triumphant in Cardiff
Wales stumble to 10th straight Test defeat as Fiji emerge triumphant in Cardiff
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina will all be in action in Europe throughout November
Leinster lock is one of four Rugby World Cup winners brought back into the squad by Rassie Erasmus for games against Scotland, England and Wales
Rarely can the presence of one player have prompted so much intrigue in the rich history of Leinster v Munster battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Deep down, the fiercely competitive Rassie Erasmus will be peeved at the Boks’ world ranking
Odds on an unprecedented third straight World Cup are tumbling given the Boks’ remarkable big-game mentality
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
Aphelele Fassi and Pieter-Steph du Toit score two tries each as Springboks dominate decider
Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield
Contepomi has led side to Rugby Championship wins over their three rivals for the first time in a single year
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Munster player may be small in size but has the ability to make a big impact
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Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row over the All Blacks
South Africa have made seven changes from the side that beat the All Blacks last weekend
South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side
Rugby has a way of cutting down the tallest of poppies and the All Blacks have a score to settle with South Africa following the World Cup final defeat
South Africa have a number of injuries in the forwards, including Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
Australia fared better in the physical contest than last week but rarely threatened Springboks try line
Australia have made a bright start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two Tests against the Springboks
Ciarán Frawley's brilliantly executed pair of pot shots secured Ireland victory and the player a place in Irish rugby history
Ireland finished on a high and if ever there was a case for the inclusion of more club players, Ciarán Frawley and James Osborne are it
Australia show great improvement under Joe Schmidt, as England impress
Ireland’s victory over Springboks in Durban after a long season was fitting reward for an authentic coach
South Africa v Ireland: In their reimagining of the game, it’s very doubtful that this is what World Rugby have in mind
Ireland stalwart James Ryan salutes the impact of Ireland’s last-gasp victory over world champions South Africa courtesy of a magical moment from Ciarán Frawley
A confidence to back themselves was evident as the game counted down to Frawley’s kick
Hero Ciarán Frawley talks about the ‘ugliest drop goal’ of his life
‘I‘ve had a few pints, so I feel good. It was unreal the way the match finished’
Caelan Doris saw yellow but should it have been James Ryan instead for his role in the collision?
Leinster outhalf strikes with the last kick of the game to level the Test series in Durban
Leinster outhalf slots a last-minute drop goal to level the series and end Ireland’s season on a high
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