James O’Connor's missed late kicks proved crucial, yet Schmidt remained positive about the overall performance. He noted, "I know it’s a loss but it’s three tries apiece with a team that got ...

In rugby, the term "Test match animal" refers to players who thrive in high-stakes situations, exhibiting an almost primal instinct to win. Pollard is a prime example, having been a part of two World ...

A Springboks win and Pumas upset has even the ledger in the most open TRC in a decade while a missed cynical play proved ...

"We feel he just takes the nod off the superb Handre Pollard, who demonstrated exactly why he’s a double world champion." ...

Argentina will be without first-choice flyhalf and goal kicker Tomas Albornoz for their two Rugby Championship clashes ...

Remember where you read it first. From last week, this column, of the 2025 Rugby Championship; “This feels like an edition ...

It was only in the 75th minute, when Handre Pollard converted a clever close-range try from Eben Etzebeth to send the hosts ...

South Africa bounce back from defeat to Australia in last week's Rugby Championship opener - earning a battling 30-22 victory ...

Springboks edge out Wallabies to restore Rugby Championship hopes - South Africa 30-22 Australia: The Springboks overcame ...

The Wallabies did the unthinkable at Ellis Park last weekend. Here’s how they can pull off back-to-back Test wins in South Africa for the first time since 1963.

Stand-in Australia captain Fraser McReight does not expect his new responsibilities to change his approach and style when he ...

Winger Corey Toole will make his test debut and Fraser McReight will replace the injured Harry Wilson as captain when the ...