Duhan in doubt for Lions duel

Duhan van der Merwe is questionable for Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Edinburgh against the “dangerous” Lions.

Brits, Seb join Blitzboks for Singapore job

David Brits and Sebastiaan Jobb have been called up to the Blitzboks squad for the sixth leg of the SVNS Series in Singapore this week.

Sharks land Edwill the Eagle

The Sharks have confirmed the arrival of Lions and Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe next season.

Russell says sorry for fan’s bad break

Bath and Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell gifted a supporter a signed shirt after his kick into touch fractured her wrist by accident.

Watch: ‘Rocket Man’ blasts off at Loftus

Stravino Jacobs steps on the gas after receiving Keagan Johannes’ pass in midfield, before soaring over the whitewash for one of the Vodacom Bulls’ nine tries against Zebre.

DMac signs long-term deal with a clause

Damian McKenzie has put pen to paper on a new contract with New Zealand Rugby that allows the All Blacks and chiefs playmaker to still explore his options abroad.

Waugh shuts door on Folau homecoming

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh rules out any chance of Israel Folau playing rugby Down Under, six years after his sacking by the Wallabies.

Watch: Nonu turns back the clock for Toulon

The 42-year-old Ma’a Nonu marked his historic return to the French Top 14 with a powerful 20-minute cameo in Toulon’s clash at Castres.

Blitzboks boss takes ‘one on the chin’

Philip Snyman accepts all the blame for a weekend of few highlights for the Blitzboks at the Hong Kong Sevens, but rather many disappointing moments.

Watch: Irish stars make a splash in Shark Tank

Man of the Match Max Deegan and try-scorer Henry McErlean celebrated Leinster’s Vodacom URC win over the Sharks at Kings Park by diving into a pitchside fan pool.