Devin Hermanus

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Samuel Whitelock of New Zealand looks on during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

All Blacks icon to bow out as Baabaas skipper

New Zealand’s most-capped player Sam Whitelock will captain the Barbarians in his final game when they play Fiji this week, the invitational side announced on Tuesday.

Cheetahs get Europe extension

The Cheetahs will compete in Europe again, after accepting an invitation from organisers for the 2024-25 EPCR Challenge Cup, it was announced on Tuesday.

London , United Kingdom - 9 March 2024; Ireland players, from left, Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Conor Murray, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Calvin Nash, Hugo Keenan and Andrew Porter before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland duo in doubt for SA tour

Concerns have arisen around the availability and fitness of two key Ireland players for the July series against the Springboks in the Republic.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales head to the dressing room prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wales boost back-row stocks for Bok clash

Head coach Warren Gatland has strengthened the Wales ranks with a versatile loose forward for Saturday’s Test against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Dricus Du Plessis during the visit of UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus Du Plessis to DHL Stormers' High Performance Centre on February 02, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Boks, Dricus double-header Down Under

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is reportedly set to defend his middleweight title on the same day as the world champion Springboks face the Wallabies in Perth.

French boss slams ‘out of shape’ Siya

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has criticised Bok captain Siya Kolisi for a lack of form and conditioning at the tail of this season.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 15: Vodacom Bulls celebrate the win over Leinster during the United Rugby Championship semi final match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on June 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Former star finds ‘flaw’ in Irish system

Donncha O’Callaghan has criticised Leinster’s strategies, and its ramifications for the July Tests in South Africa, after the Irish club’s semi-final defeat to the Vodacom Bulls.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 09: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and assistant coach Jason Ryan look on during New Zealand All Blacks Gym Session on January 09, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

How Razor’s ‘court’ picks All Blacks team

Assistant coach Leon MacDonald has shared insight into the unique selection process of the New Zealand squad under All Blacks boss Scott Robertson for 2024.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 15: Cameron Hanekom of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship semi final match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on June 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Watch: Hanekom, the human bulldozer

From his jarring tackles to powerful carries, relive the Man of the Match performance from Cameron Hanekom in the Bulls’ epic win against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC