All Blacks Go Into Another Gear – Too Strong For Ireland
Returning to the scene where Ireland defeated the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years of trying, a slobberknocker of a game was on the cards at Soldier Field in Chicago. In front of a capacity crowd of 62000, the All Blacks ran out victors 26-13 to reverse the stain of defeat from nearly a decade ago.
Springboks And All Blacks Reignite Traditional Tours
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand, was confirmed on Thursday, marking a defining new chapter for the intense rivalry between the sport’s most successful and storied nations.
All Blacks Beat Wallabies To Move Top of Rugby Championship — But Springboks Still Favourites
New Zealand climbed to the top of the Rugby Championship standings after defeating Australia 28-14 at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Despite the All Blacks’ victory, the advantage still lies with the Springboks, who only need to beat Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to retain their title.
Springboks Beat Argentina To Retain Rugby Championship Title
The Springboks made history on Saturday night, clinching back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time after a thrilling 29-27 victory over Argentina at Allianz Stadium.
Springbok Eye Rugby Championship Title Back-To-Back
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi remained humble about the prospect of possibly becoming the first Bok team to win back-to-back Rugby Championship titles when they line up against the Pumas in the grand finale of the competition at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, and stressed that the quality of their performance was their main driving force going into the Test.
Springbok Lock Joins Boks In London
Experienced lock Lood de Jager will join the Springboks in London on Monday as cover for Franco Mostert, who remained behind in South Africa on Sunday due to a family bereavement, as the side gears up for their closing Rugby Championship encounter against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday.
Erasmus Opts For Consistency In Selection Against Pumas In Durban
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago.
Boks Weary Of “Dangerous” Pumas Side In Durban
Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown and Andre Esterhuizen, who has established himself as a quality hybrid player this season, expected an epic encounter against Argentina in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday, and said it was vital to deliver a quality 80-minute performance to get the desired result.
Boks Get Down To Business For Pumas Test In Durban
The Springboks kicked off their preparations on a strong note for the first of two crucial Tests against Argentina in Durban next Saturday, as both teams prepare for the closing stretch of the Rugby Championship, which features matches in the scenic coastal city and London.
Erasmus Names Side To Face Argentina In Two Deciding Matches
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London.