Farrell coy about potential Lions gig

Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British & Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.

Kolbe embraces utility role

Cheslin Kolbe says he is happy to play in any position needed if it means he can help Toulouse recapture the French Top 14 title again.

Van Graan’s Munster out to book place in final

Johann van Graan’s Munster side heads into this weekend’s Irish derby against Connacht with an opportunity to book their place in the PRO14 final.

Kockott prolongs playing career by a year

Veteran scrumhalf Rory Kockott has signed a one-year contract extension with French club Castres.

Visual list of SA Rugby award winners

Here’s a complete list of winners from the 2020-21 SA Rugby Awards as announced on Thursday.

Vermeulen named SA Rugby’s best

Springbok No 8 and Vodacom Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen was named as the 2020 SA Rugby Player of the Year on Thursday.

Watch: Blitzboks congratulate Gans

Check out this heart-warming video compilation of the Blitzboks congratulating teammate Stedman Gans following his crowning as SA Sevens Player of the Year.

Mapimpi to make Top League debut

World Cup-winning Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will make his debut for the NTT Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League this coming weekend.

Gatland plans formidable Lions coaching staff

Reports in England suggest that Warren Gatland wants Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and England assistant John Mitchell to be part of his British & Irish Lions coaching staff.

South African lock gets England call-up

Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the remaining Six Nations matches against France and Ireland.