Stonehouse: ‘It was time to move on’

Jimmy Stonehouse says his decision to take up a coaching role in Japan will help him grow as a coach, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Du Toit return boosts Sharks

Sharks and Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit is back in training ahead of the new Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Alistair Hargreaves drop goal

The former Sharks lock slotted a drop goal during Saracens' 22-6 victory over London Irish, but play had already been stopped.

Top 10 highest-paid players

The list of the highest earners in world rugby at the moment is dominated by French-based players.

Stonehouse off to Japan

The Pumas have confirmed that Jimmy Stonehouse has resigned as their head coach to take up a role in Japan.

Flip to miss start of season

Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe will miss the first two months of the Super Rugby season with a pectoral injury.

Cheetahs finalise preparations

The Cheetahs will face the Stormers in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Cape Town on 30 January.

O’Connor all grown up

Queensland Reds signing James O'Connor is eyeing a spot in Australia's World Cup squad ahead of his return to Super Rugby.

Jake White downs beer from boot

Jake White celebrated Montpellier's Top 14 win over Toulon by downing a beer out of a boot.

Jake makes winning start

Montpellier started life under Jake White with a 16-12 win over Toulon at the Altrad Stadium.