Australia boss ‘surprised’ by Lions tour decision

Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos has admitted that the decision to progress with the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa surprised him.

France dealt injury blow

France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of their Six Nations title-deciding match against Scotland in Paris on Friday.

Fitzpatrick: Jones is under pressure

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick says England coach Eddie Jones is under pressure but the RFU cannot afford to get rid of him.

Willemse gets slap on the wrist for eye-gouge

France lock Paul Willemse has been banned for just two games after being red-carded for an eye-gouge against Wales in Paris this past Saturday.

Government to assist with Lions tour logistics

Mark Alexander says with the help of government, SA Rugby will be able to navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19 despite the fact that the original Lions tour schedule is subject to review due to the pandemic and its predicted progression.

Lions tour to SA shaping up as all or nothing

England RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney says the British & Irish Lions would prefer to tour South Africa but, failing that, will only tour again in 2025.

Lions tour to go ahead in SA

The British & Irish Lions tour is set to go ahead in South Africa as originally planned, with the contingency to relocate the tour to the UK dismissed.

RIP Ronnie Masson

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to former Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) president Ronnie Masson, who passed away on Monday.

Dallaglio stacks Dream Lions XV with Englishmen

Another three-time Lions tourist, Lawrence Dallaglio, has picked seven England players in his prospective British & Irish Lions starting lineup for their tour of South Africa.

Bok lock commits future to Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed that South African lock Stephan Lewis has signed a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.