A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.
Home team Pumas Away team Cheetahs Venue Mbombela Stadium Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 1 pm (UK) 2 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Pumas vs Cheetahs preview as the sides meet in round seven of the Currie Cup. The Cheetahs sit level on points with Griquas at the top of the […]
Home team Springboks Away team All Blacks Venue Ellis Park Competition Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Date 22nd August 2026 Springboks 16 All Blacks 33 Tries:Esterhuizen Tries:Jordan (2)MoorbyHollandJacobson Conversions:Kolbe (1/1) Conversions:Love 4/5 Penalties:Kolbe (3/3) Penalties: Significant moments Lineup Springboks All Blacks Forwards Nche 1 De Groot Marx 2 Taylor Louw 3 Lomax Etzebeth 4 Lord Nortje 5 […]
Home team Manawatu Away team North Harbour Venue Central Energy Trust Arena Competition NPC Kick-off time 8:10 am (UK) 7:10 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC Youtube Channel Manawatu vs North Harbour preview as the sides meet at the Central Energy Trust Arena in round five of the NPC. The teams have opposite […]
Otago Rugby Union head into round 5 of the NPC just one point behind Waikato, and this preview has been updated on 25 September 2026 to reflect where both sides stand ahead of Saturday’s meeting at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Waikato sit on 17 points, Otago on 16, and both have won three of their opening […]
Updated introduction: Taranaki host Canterbury in Round 5 This preview was updated on 23rd September 2026. Taranaki Bulls v Canterbury is the Round 5 NPC fixture at Stadium Taranaki, and both sides arrive with very different stories from the opening month of the competition. Taranaki are still chasing consistency. Canterbury travel north after a bruising […]
The Springboks vs All Blacks second test in Cape Town is going to be a game that all rugby fans around the world are going to want to watch. The All Blacks won the first test in a strong 33-16 win at Ellis Park where they scored five tries to the Springboks one. Rassie Erasmus […]
The Welsh Rugby Union grants community clubs penalty-free match rescheduling following a record dry summer that left pitches dangerously hard.
Home team Sharks XV Away team Blue Bulls Venue Kings Park Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 6:15 pm (UK) 7:15 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Read more match previews for all your rugby action here Sharks XV vs Blue Bulls confirmed lineups Sharks XV Blue Bulls Forwards Kubheka 1 Msengana Van […]
Lions vs Stormers XXIII is confirmed for Ellis Park in round seven of the Currie Cup, and this update, published on 24 September 2026, brings the story up to date. Both sides have now named their teams, and the table picture is sharper heading into the weekend. It builds on our original Lions vs Stormers […]
Home team Springboks Away team All Blacks Venue DHL Stadium Competition Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Kick-off time 4:10 pm (UK) 5:10 pm (SA) 3:10 am (NZ) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Springboks vs All Blacks test two preview as the sides meet in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. The teams will play in Cape Town […]
Les Kiss rotates the Wallabies pack and benches Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for the Test against Argentina in Jujuy. Allan Alaalatoa captains the side.
Home team Auckland Away team Bay of Plenty Venue Eden Park Competition NPC Kick-off time 8:10 am (UK) 7:10 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC Youtube Channel Auckland vs Bay of Plenty preview as the sides meet in round five of the NPC. The teams sit eighth and ninth in the table after […]