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.
An outstanding performance from veteran Deon Fourie for the Stormers against the All Blacks has earned him a call up to the Springboks squad by Rassie Erasmus. Fourie is due to turn 40 on September and the Stormers head coach was quick to heap praise on the back rower after defeat to the All Blacks, […]
Home team Sharks Away team All Blacks Venue Kings Park Competition Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Kick-off time 6 pm (UK) 7 pm (SA) 5 am (NZ) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Sharks vs All Blacks preview as the sides meet at Kings Park in the second tour game of the Greatest Rivalry Tour. The […]
The Springboks were pushed until the final moments when they emerged 17-10 winners against Argentina. Argentina took the lead in the first half, but the Springboks were able to score and bring the match into the break level. The Springboks relied on a try from the base of the scrum to secure their victory. In […]
Home team Argentina Away team Springboks Venue Estadio Jose Amalfitani Competition International test match Kick-off time 8 pm (UK) 9 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Argentina vs Springboks preview as the sides meet in an international test at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani. The Springboks are currently world number one and are […]
Home team Griquas Away team Lions Venue Suzuki Stadium Competition Currie Cup Kick-off time 12 pm (UK) 1 pm (SA) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Griquas vs Lions preview as the sides meet at the Suzuki Stadium. These two sides are the top two in the table having both won two of their […]
Home team Japan Away team Australia Venue Hanazono Rugby Stadium Competition International Test Kick-off time 11:05 (UK) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Japan vs Australia preview as the teams meet in Hanazono Rugby Stadium in an international test. Australia have dropped to eighth in the world rankings, while Japan are sitting 10th in […]
Home team Hawkes Bay Away team Tasman Makos Venue McLean Park Competition NPC Kick-off time 8:10 am (UK) 7:10 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC Youtube Hawkes Bay vs Tasman Makos preview as the sides meet in round two of the NPC. Both teams started with a victory and were able to pick […]
Home team Bay of Plenty Away team Northland Venue Rotorua International Stadium Competition NPC Kick-off time 6:05 am (UK) 5:05 pm (NZ) Watch Live in the UK NPC Youtube Bay of Plenty vs Northland NPC round two preview as the sides meet at Rotorua International Stadium. Northland picked up a bonus-point victory in round one, […]
Home team Fiji Women Away team South Africa Women Venue HFC Bank Stadium Competition International Kick-off time 3 am (UK) Watch Live in the UK TBC Fiji vs South Africa Women’s International preview as the sides meet at the HFC Bank Stadium. The match will be the first of two between the sides in successive […]
The All Blacks started their Greatest Rivalry with a 38-21 victory over the Stormers. They will play the Sharks and Bulls in the next eight days before a test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 22nd August. After this first game of the tour, we have learned lots that Dave Rennie and his staff […]
The Greatest Rivalry Tour got off to a thrilling start as the All Blacks defeated the Stormers in front of more than 47,000 fans in Cape Town. The All Blacks scored six tries in the game, with four coming in the second half once the game had opened up. The All Blacks only moved more […]
The Sharks have announced their team to take on the All Blacks on Tuesday and have named All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu on the bench to make his Sharks debut. Nonu only joined Sharks training this week despite being announced in a more technical role. The centre made his All Blacks debut in 2003 and […]