The drive to win a Rugby World Cup three-peat binds the Springboks' DNA

South Africa's Springboks are the number one men's rugby team in the world, have had a formidable 2024, and are aiming for a third World Cup title in a row in 2027. But do their veterans still have the fire to do it?

Autumn rugby international fixtures 2024

There's a bumper schedule of international rugby on the way in November, with the Six Nations sides hosting the best from the southern hemisphere.

All Blacks' regeneration is ahead of the curve, but issues remain

A turbulent season that started with fumbles and endured many mid-year fades should finish with the promise of a bright future for the All Blacks.

Autumn internationals Week 4: Rugby team news, how to watch

Week 4 sees Eddie Jones return to England, while South Africa visit Wales. Elsewhere, Australia continue their grand slam hunt, while Ireland, New Zealand and France are also in action.

Week 3 overreactions: England in crisis? Argentina can win 2027 Rugby World Cup?

England and Wales slumped further; France edged New Zealand, and South Africa and Australia continued their successful autumn. It leaves plenty of food for thought.

France fire Six Nations warning as All Blacks left to ponder what might have been

France look to be returning to their best ahead of next year's Six Nations, while Saturday night's loss in Paris was another near miss for Scott Robertson's All Blacks.

Autumn internationals Week 3: Rugby team news, how to watch

This weekend's action in the autumn internationals sees huge games for the struggling England, who face world champion South Africa, and Wales, who host Australia. Meanwhile in Paris, France host New Zealand in another hotly anticipated clash.

All Blacks switch halves, move Savea for France

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago.

Rieko, Joe and why rugby must embrace villains in entertainment era

Sport needs heroes and villains. Rugby is often shy, perhaps due to its traditional roots, of embracing controversy. But in a brave new era, Rieko Ioane has become an unlikely guiding light.

France beat New Zealand in Paris thriller

France beat New Zealand 30-29 in Paris on Saturday in a thrilling Test match to record their third straight win over the All Blacks.

Autumn internationals overreactions: Should Ireland ditch old guard? Will Suaalii save Australian rugby?

Australia edged England, and Ireland were dealt a body blow by New Zealand. Week 2 saw the southern hemisphere leave their mark on their European counterparts.

Farrell: Ireland 'too desperate' in loss to All Blacks

New Zealand send message to rugby world with Ireland win

New Zealand's 23-13 win over Ireland not only ended their opponents' 19-match winning run at home, but also reinforced the All Blacks as being as formidable a team as ever.

Autumn internationals Week 2: Rugby news, how to watch, more

This weekend's action in the Autumn internationals sees Ireland host New Zealand in a rematch of last year's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, while England welcome Australia to Twickenham.

Ireland vs. NZ: How Caelan Doris is finding his way as captain

As Caelan Doris prepares to lead Ireland against New Zealand he won't weigh his team down with a soul-stirring speech preferring "actions first."

Ireland vs NZ: Farrell names side for crunch clash

Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland's Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.

Give Sititi the Breakthrough Player of the Year gong now

The quick rise of All Blacks' Wallace Sititi has been phenomenal and should see him join an illustrious list of World Rugby award winners.

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

The end-of-year autumn internationals see north take on south in the traditional matches, while the Six Nations returns in January. Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures.

Ireland vs. New Zealand: All Blacks claim statement win

New Zealand claimed a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 win over world number one side Ireland

Reviewing Week 1: England defeat about more than Ford kicks

The focus after England's agonising defeat to New Zealand will be on the game's dramatic final scenes, but behind an inch of a kick being successful are hundreds of moments leading there.

Ireland vs NZ: All Blacks star duo out of big clash

New Zealand have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Ireland following the news both Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor will miss the Test.