Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that South Africa hope to welcome back former head coach Jacques Nienaber back into the national set-up ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been handed a significant selection boost ahead of Saturday’s Test against South Africa as Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier returned to full-speed training.
The Springboks’ 32-17 victory over France in Paris has enabled them to stretch their margin over second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.
Ireland produced a commanding performance in Dublin on November 8, 2025, cruising to a 41-10 victory over Japan in their autumn international clash at the Aviva Stadium.
The All Blacks will open their November tour against Ireland in Chicago, with head coach Scott Robertson stressing the importance of set-piece detail and skill execution.
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor admitted that he was surprised by assistant coach Jason Holland's decision to leave the role at the end of the 2025 season.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been declared fit and available for Saturday’s clash with the New Zealand All Blacks in Chicago after recovering from a shoulder operation.
]Ireland hooker Rónan Kelleher says the painful memories of last year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand will serve as extra motivation when the sides meet again in Chicago on 1 November.
Jack Crowley has dismissed suggestions that his strong start to the season is driven by the fight for Ireland’s No.10 jersey, insisting his focus remains firmly on Munster’s campaign in the United Rugby Championship.
Axelle Berthoumieu’s suspension for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been shortened to nine matches, after the French international had originally been handed a 12-match ban.