3:25 AM BST The rugby world has rallied around Wallabies flanker Lukhan Tui after he was involved in a shocking confrontation with a fan following Australia’s loss to the Pumas on the Gold Coast on Saturday night. Standing with family and teammates in the stands following the 23-19 loss, Tui was approached by an aggressive
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12:43 AM BST Sam Bruce Close ESPN Associate Editor Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPNscrum after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. John Goliath Close Rugby
6:03 AM BST All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended a rare off night for five-eighth Beauden Barrett in the wake of their shock loss to South Africa. Hansen admitted his world champions let themselves down against the committed Springboks, whose unexpected 36-34 Rugby Championship triumph in Wellington on Saturday gives some hope to rival
4:16 AM BST Argentina coach Mario Ledesma is certain his former boss Michael Cheika is the right man to steer the Wallabies forward, insisting his methods will soon bear fruit. Ledesma was an assistant to Cheika for three seasons before returning to his native country to coach the Jaguares in Super Rugby. Australia have slumped
12:55 AM BST Wallabies coach Michael Cheika doesn’t expect Lukhan Tui will join the team for their Rugby Championship tour after indicating his desire to sit out the remainder of the season. A distraught Tui told teammates he needed to take a break from rugby after his altercation with a spectator who had allegedly pushed
4:56 PM BST After two average performances against Argentina and Australia, the Springboks took their game to another level to beat the New Zealand at the Wespac Stadium. KweséESPN looks at how the Springboks rated individually following their shock Rugby Championship win over the All Blacks in Wellington. Willie le Roux 8/10 The Springboks’ fullback
48′ Player substituted – Damian de Allende , South Africa 48′ Substitute on – Elton Jantjies , South Africa 48′ Player substituted – Owen Franks , New Zealand 48′ Substitute on – Ofa Tuungafasi , New Zealand 44′ South Africa now lead by 14 points, and they’re looking good — especially with the offensive driving
11:57 AM BST Worcester Warriors flanker Cornell du Preez has confirmed he suffered a fractured Adam’s apple and damage to his voicebox in his side’s season opener against Wasps. Du Preez posted a message on his Instagram page thanking Worcester Warriors and his friends and family for support following the injury, which has left him
9:46 AM BST The future of South African rugby could be on display on Saturday, when two contrasting 20-year-olds, Hacjivah Dayimani and Juarno Augustus, go head-to-head as their respective Currie Cup teams look to take a step closer to achieving a home semifinal. Augustus has been destined for great things since he made his presence
9:47 AM BST South Africa captain Siya Kolisi did little to ease any fears that his side can arrest their slide in the Rugby Championship ahead of their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday. The Springboks have lost their last two matches in the southern hemisphere competition while the All Blacks are on the