Is the 3rd test the unofficial decider? Plus: Did Rassie break the rules?
The Greatest Rivalry series is level at 1-1! South Africa beat New Zealand in Cape Town and now attention turns to the third test in Johanne...
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20 of 588 episodesAn All Blacks win for the ages: Is Pollard South Africa's answer?
The first test between South Africa and New Zealand produced a famous win for the All Blacks. Can South Africa respond? Was this the best th...
The Greatest Rivalry: Is this New Zealand's ultimate test?
South Africa and New Zealand play the first test of their four match 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series this weekend. Alfie is joined by Alex...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 6: The Incomparables and a rivalry reimagined
In episode 6 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the sport is hurtling into the professional era. South...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 5: Readmission for a Rainbow Nation
In episode 5 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, Nelson Mandela walks free, apartheid crumbles and Sout...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 4: Rebellion to isolation
In episode 4 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we focus on the most controversial rugby tour in histo...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 3: The Flour Bomb test
In episode 3 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we are into the 1980s - a decade defined by rebellion....
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 2: Racial lines drawn, and blurred
In episode 2 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the former Springbok Morne du Plessis talks about the...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 1: Consider your country at war
The Springboks and All Blacks share a rivalry like no other - and it’s about so much more than just the rugby itself. The real story goes ba...
Nations Championship Round 3: Are Ireland still a top side? Plus, a new Springbok captain?
The 3rd round of the Nations Championship saw New Zealand hammer Ireland, England hold on to win against Argentina and South Africa destroy...
Borthwick slams the "Negativity Committee" as England dodge disaster
England finished their Nations Championship matches this summer by beating Argentina 24-31! Steve Borthwick's side produced some of their be...
Can Los Pumas inflict another Argentine defeat on England?
Argentina host England in the Nations Championship this weekend! Can Los Pumas make it another Argentine win following the football World Cu...
How can anyone stop the Springboks?
After the second round of the Nations Championship Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Charlie Morgan look back on all of the action. They ask...
England back to winning ways: But did we learn anything?
England absolutely dismantled Fiji 73-8 to return to winning ways on the second weekend of the Nations Championship. Fiji were ill disciplin...
Full strength England face 'must win' Fiji test
It's the second round of the Nations Championship with England taking on Fiji in Liverpool. How much pressure are Steve Borthwick's team und...
Nations Championship starts with a bang. Is captain Pollock the answer for England?
The opening weekend of the Nations Championship produced some brilliant matches! Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Elgan Alderman look back...
England 'obliterated' by ruthless South Africa
England's opening match in the Nations Championship saw them hammered 45-21 by South Africa at Ellis Park. From the stadium Will Kelleher, A...
How Can England stun the Springboks?
What are the odds that England beat South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday? From South Africa, Will Kelleher is joined by Alex Lowe and Ch...
Does rugby need the Nations Championship?
The inaugural Nations Championship starts this weekend but does rugby need it? Do fans even know or care what it is? Will Kelleher, Alex Low...
Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs in compelling final
Northampton Saints are the champions of England! They beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the final to be crowned champions for the second time in t...