Bok champ cleared for Stormers takeoff

Damian Willemse is set to make his long-awaited return from injury after being included in a 29-man DHL Stormers squad for a three-week European tour in the Vodacom URC.

Cane targets jinx on brink of milestone

Sam Cane wants the All Blacks to snap their winless streak in Wellington when they face Australia, with the veteran flanker poised to play his 100th Test.

Scrum boss: Boks must finish strong

With the Rugby Championship title on the line, assistant coach Daan Human is confident the Springboks will beat Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday, by dominating until the end.

All Blacks lose Barrett for Wallabies duel

Centre Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia on Saturday with a knee injury, the All Blacks have announced.

Watch: You miss, I score!

A wide receiver saves the place-kicker’s blushes with a try after latching on to a wayward goal-kick in an English Championship clash between the Doncaster Knights and Ampthill.

Dupont considers switching to centre

France star Antoine Dupont is “curious” about moving from scrumhalf to midfield having had talks with Toulouse coach Ugo Mola.

Sharks stock up on champs for Euro trip

John Plumtree has named a 27-man Sharks squad, brimming with 2024 Currie Cup title-winners, for a three-week tour to Europe in the Vodacom URC.

Kiwi coaching guru rejoins All Blacks

A World Cup-winning former New Zealand assistant coach has rejoined the All Blacks camp ahead of their second Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies on Saturday.

Bok bruiser: Lifting the trophy would be awesome

While gutted after the loss in Argentina, Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw says it would be a dream come true to win the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Watch: Ex-All Black goes beast mode in gym

A human wrecking-ball in midfield for New Zealand and the Hurricanes, Ngani Laumape busts out an impressive 180kg bench press at training with the Kobe Steelers.