Devin Hermanus

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: The players of France watch on as the players of New Zealand perform the Haka prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

France reject All Blacks clash in USA

France have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in 2025, according to the French rugby federation (FFR).

Buoyant Bulls ready for worst-case scenario

Centre David Kriel says the mood in the @Vodacom Bulls camp is at an “all-time high” as the Herd steel themselves for tough conditions against Saracens in London on Saturday. @ChampionsCup

Willie ‘bringing his X factor’ to Stormers

Willie Engelbrecht is relishing the opportunity to make an impact for the DHL Stormers in the Investec @ChampionsCup clash against French giants Toulon on Saturday.

Oosthuizen out, four in for Blitzboks

Veteran Ryan Oosthuizen has been ruled out of the Cape Town Sevens, with coach Philip Snyman adding four players to the Blitzbok squad for this weekend’s showpiece.

Stormers to fight Toulon ‘fire with fire’

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani said the DHL Stormers will be ready for the physical onslaught from French giants Toulon when the teams clash in the Investec @ChampionsCup on Saturday.

Drunk All Blacks star dodges sentence

New Zealand winger Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction and fined for wilful damage to property, after crashing a car into a garage while intoxicated.

Bulls primed for Sarries showdown

Jake White is bracing for a stern challenge as the @Vodacom Bulls launch their @ChampionsCup campaign against three-time winners Saracens in London on Saturday.

Wallaby star joins exodus to NFL

Jordan Petaia has quit rugby to chase his NFL ‘dream’, joining a growing list of players setting their sights on the lucrative American sport.

Injury-hit Stormers look to next-gen stars

The DHL Stormers back youngsters such as Jonathan Roche to make a potential impact for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Dan du Plessis in their Investec @ChampionsCup opener against Toulon on Saturday.

EPCR cups: SA teams launch Euro assault

The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign this week, with the Lions and Cheetahs doing battle in the EPCR Challenge Cup.