Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes for the one-off Test against Australia in Perth,
handing opportunities to the players who missed out against the All Blacks. Brenden
Nel, Nick Mallett and Gavin Rich break down whether this is really a second-string
Springbok side, or a World C
Reaction to Rassie Erasmus’ latest squad – showing 13 changes to the starting XV but a STACKED bench that feels like an old school ‘Bomb Squad’.
Predicting what the Australia lineup might be, what would a Combined 23 man squad be as we preview the match up in Perth…or should that be Pert
http://www.draftxv.com to level up your enjoyment of URC and PREM.
A look at the movement of talent around the world between URC, Prem, Super Rugby, Japan and the Top 14. Which were the biggest signings and what does it tell us about the
2026 / 2027 Investec Champions Cup Fixtures and Schedule
* South African times
Round 1
Fri 16 Oct
- 21:00 Gloucester v Bordeaux-Begles
2027 Guinness Six Nations Fixtures and Schedule
Round 1
Friday 5 February
- 20:10 GMT / 22:10 RSA – Ireland v England
Saturday 6 February
- 14:10 GMT / 16:10 RSA – Scotland v Italy
- 16:40 GMT / 18:40 RSA – France v Wales
http://www.draftxv.com to get the most out of the Prem and URC season.
What do you make of the suggestion of Six Nations games being played in the States? Growth of the game and financial success trumping history and tradition?
2026 / 2027 United Rugby Championship Fixtures
ROUND 1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
- 20:45 Benetton v Dragons
Stadio Monigo, Treviso, KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SA - 20:45 Connacht v DHL Stormers
Dexcom Stadium, Galway, KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SA - 20:45 Ulster v Edinburgh
Affidea Stadium, Belfast, KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SA
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There is currently (as this is published) a contract standoff between Henry Pollock and Northampton as they try to finalise a contract re
2026 saw the launch of 2 new major rugby competitions. Very different in their approach…so which one is more the signpost of where rugby should head in the future? Which has the most staying power and the most engagement from fans?