Devin Hermanus

Wales vs England clash is on!

Wales’ Six Nations Test against England will go ahead as scheduled after a potential strike by Welsh players was averted, captain Ken Owens and acting Welsh Rugby Union CEO Nigel Walker announced.

Toulon swoop for Saffa lock

French Top 14 giants Toulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract.

Sexton out, Ryan in as Ireland skipper

Flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of unbeaten Ireland’s Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday and will be replaced by James Ryan as captain, the Irish Rugby Football Union said.

Photo: Shutterstock/BackpagePix Ben-Jason Dixon of the Stormers wrapped up by Bulls tacklers

Readers: Derby refs were rubbish!

The results are in, and fans have slammed the performance of the match officials in the clash between north-south rivals the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers last week.

Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman

Blitzboks boss: Combined effort is crucial

Assistant coach Philip Snyman expects the Blitzboks to all be on the “same wavelength” if South Africa aims to triumph at this weekend’s LA leg of the World Sevens Series.

epa10047266 Owen Farrell of England warms up during the first Test match of the International Rugby Test series between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, 02 July 2022.

Farrell feels for ‘not unreasonable’ Wales foes

Owen Farrell sympathised with his Wales opponents as he urged England to relish the challenge of playing in Cardiff should Saturday’s strike-threatened Six Nations Test go ahead.

Watch: Wiese tears through for Pollard try

Jasper Wiese was colossal in the Premiership clash between Saracens and Leicester Tigers, barging through the defence to set up a try for fellow Bok Handre Pollard.

Watch: Boks spring into action for Sharks

The Sharks will soon welcome back several Springboks to be put through their paces in pre-match warm-ups, as shown here by Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche, Makazole Mapimpi and Ntuthuko Mchunu.

Super Steyn’s still giving it horns

A spectacular 50/22 kick in front of 41-thousand plus at Loftus was a reminder of the magic that Morne Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce at the age of 38.

New players, same objectives for Blitzboks

Siviwe Soyizwapi is confident that a fresh-faced Blitzboks won’t be distracted by the sights of Los Angeles, on the sixth stop of the 2022-23 World Sevens Series this weekend.