Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth apologises for eye gouge after ban — but says it was ‘never intentional’ The South Africa veteran received a 12-match ban after his sending off against Wales The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus signs long-term contract extension South Africa have won the last two World Cups under Erasmus’s leadership The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge The South Africa lock was deemed to have made intentional/reckless contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia. Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2025
South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027 The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Understrength Wales humiliated by 11-try South Africa in record loss Late Eben Etzebeth red card for eye gouge mars Springboks demolition in Cardiff Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025
South Africa inflict record home defeat on Wales but ugly Eben Etzebeth eye gouge mars win Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth facing long ban after red card for eye gouge mars record win over Wales The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Wales vs South Africa live: Dominant Springboks run rampant but Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks ran in 11 tries before an ugly incident involving Etzebeth The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Is Wales vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the international clash The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Why Wales vs South Africa is a foolish fixture that suits no-one A short-handed Wales side face up to the mighty Springboks in an enterprise that feels like an act of self-sabotage The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025 A November to remember: let’s celebrate the good in international rugby We turn the dial towards whimsy and revisit some of the moments that made the autumn internationals irresistible
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025 England know how to win under Borthwick – now to handle great expectations After 11 successive victories, England will go into next year’s Six Nations as the team to beat
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025 Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ‘bottle’ despite ‘chaotic’ defeat to Springboks Ireland were reduced to 12 men at one stage of a card-filled clash in Dublin but fought hard against the world champions
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Ireland vs South Africa live: Springboks survive madcap clash as brave Ireland fall short Ireland 13-24 South Africa: The Springboks prevailed in a crazy encounter in which the hosts were reduced to 12 men
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Is Ireland vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the Quilter Nations Series clash
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 Would South Africa look enviously at England’s game? Probably not, but the gap is closing Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby but England are improving in all the key areas
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 The narrative Ireland can prove wrong by beating the Springboks Suggestions that Ireland are past their prime could be put, temporarily, to bed if they beat the world champions in Dublin
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Sam Prendergast retains Ireland fly half role as team revealed for Springboks tussle RG Snyman is set to win his 50th cap for South Africa in Dublin
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025 New Zealand have lost the power to strike fear in opponents’ hearts The manner in which they fell away after a flying start against England confirms this is far from a great All Blacks team
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 Franco Mostert red card: Why was South Africa lock sent off against Italy? Mostert was controversially shown a permanent red card during the first half in Turin