Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

De Villiers done with rugby to pursue politics

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says silence from Eastern Province Rugby bosses over his future has influenced his decision to take up a career in politics.

Woodward: Boks will kill Test rugby

Sir Clive Woodward has taken another unprovoked snipe at South Africa, saying rugby will be “dead in five years” if the sport follows the route of the world champion Springboks.

Watch: Habana reveals top-5 wings in world rugby

Springbok great Bryan Habana has revealed who he believes are the current top-five wings in world rugby. Which players would make your top five?

Watch: Nienaber explains Bok changes, continuing with 6-2 split

Check out Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explaining the changes to the starting lineup and bench to face the Wallabies during the team announcement media conference on Wednesday.

Lions unveil squad for new European venture

The Lions have announced their 33-man touring squad ahead of their inaugural United Rugby Championship campaign.

Swys lands top job at Shimlas

Former Lions and Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin has been appointed as Varsity Cup side Shimlas’ new director of rugby.

All Black escapes conviction as criminal charges dropped

The charges of assault against All Black Shannon Frizell for abusing a woman and her partner, have been dismissed after he completed police diversion.

No Boks on Parisse’s tough list

Following the announcement of his planned retirement at the end of the season, legendary Italy captain Sergio Parisse has ranked the five toughest opponents he faced in Test rugby.

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.