South Africa see off stubborn Wales to earn series triumph

South Africa produced an improved performance to overcome Wales 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and win a thrilling series 2-1. It also spared the blushes of the southern hemisphere giants after both New Zealand and Australia had succumbed to Ireland and England respectively earlier in the day. The Springboks were dominant

England edge Australia in decider to take series 2-1

England sealed a memorable come-from-behind series victory over Australia after they won 21-17 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. England will leave Australia with the Ella-Mobbs trophy in their keeping after taking out the three-Test series with a thrilling 21-17 win over the Wallabies at the SCG on Saturday night. Playing

Ireland claim historic first series win over New Zealand

An outstanding first-half performance helped Ireland pick up their first series victory over New Zealand, winning 32-22 in Wellington on Saturday. All Blacks have now lost six home series: 1937 South Africa 1949 AUSTRALIA 1971 Lions 1986 AUSTRALIA 1994 France 2022 IRELAND This historic triumph on New Zealand soil is

England withstand Australia comeback to level series

If Perth was the entrée and Brisbane was the main course, Sydney promises to be a dessert worth staying for. After the drama of the Wallabies’ first Test win over England in Perth a week ago, few could have anticipated the sequel could have rivalled it in Brisbane. But England, with Eddie

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V IRELAND (FORSYTH BARR STADIUM)

After a 42-19 victory in the opening Steinlager Series Test at Eden Park last weekend, the All Blacks have a chance to sew up the series at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. Match details: All Blacks v Ireland, Saturday 9 July, 7.05pm NZT, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Played: 34 Won: All Blacks 30,