Rassie deletes 3.32am WhatsApp to Mallett

Rassie Erasmus reportedly first messaged Nick Mallett before launching a Twitter attack on his fellow former Springbok coach on Saturday.

State of the URC: SA eyes on Glasgow and Ulster

Glasgow Warriors could hold the key to the DHL Stormers repeating last season’s second position on the final Vodacom United Rugby Championship log when the competition resumes after a three-week hiatus.

Italy fightback worries Borthwick

Steve Borthwick said England had taken some “positive small steps” by beating Italy on Sunday, before expressing concerns over how the Azzurri were able to mount a second-half recovery.

Lowe try or no try: You decide

Ireland flyer James Lowe was credited with this try against France, but did his right foot drag in touch?

Fassi to swap Sharks for Stormers?

Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi is reportedly set to join the DHL Stormers from the Sharks.

Rassie ‘whinging more than winning’

Rassie Erasmus taking shots at Nick Mallett in public detracts from a healthy debate about the state of South African rugby, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Scotland soaring with ‘world class’ Russell

Head coach Gregor Townsend praised Finn Russell after the Scotland flyhalf delivered three try assists in a record win over Wales on Saturday.

Farrell, Sexton laud Ireland’s ‘character’

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton said “character” had been the pivotal factor in Ireland’s Six Nations win over defending champions France in a “titanic” Test on Saturday.

Gatland: Wales are ‘in a bit of a hole’

Warren Gatland’s return to Wales has not inspired a turnaround in results, and he says the time has come for some “tough calls” in the wake of a record defeat to Scotland.

Galthie: ‘Defeat is not a friend’ for France

Head coach Fabien Galthie said France were not been clinical enough after Ireland handed the Six Nations Grand Slam defending champions their first loss since 2021.