Devin Hermanus

Farrell, Arundell heading Down Under?

Owen Farrell and Henry Arundell have been included in a 36-man England training squad ahead of a tour of Australia.

Watch: Here comes the boom!

In this Aussie club match, a nimble outside back accelerates onto a drift pass and is blown up by a defender who steams in with perfect timing and technique.

Burger a mystery omission for Lions

Skipper Burger Odendaal is a notable absentee from the Lions’ 28-man squad for their final #URC match against the Dragons on Saturday.

Lions' Ruan Vermaak (L) reacts after receiving a yellow card during the Super Rugby match between the New Zealand Blues and South Africa's Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on March 14, 2020. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

New Bulls star on board for Ospreys clash

Former Lions and Junior Springbok lock Ruan Vermaak has been included in the Vodacom Bulls’ 28-man squad for Friday’s clash against Ospreys in Wales.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

World Rugby freezes ‘water boy’ Rassie

Rassie Erasmus’ days as the Springboks’ water carrier are reportedly over, under World Rugby’s expected new rules barring him from taking the field.

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton against the All Blacks

Midweek blackout for touring Irish

Ireland will play two midweek matches against the Maori All Blacks on their mid-year rugby tour of New Zealand, it has been announced, creating an intense fixture list of five games in the space of 18 days.

Watch: Elton lets one fly off the boot

This pinpoint crosskick from Elton Jantjies for an epic Springbok breakout try is what the veteran flyhalf does when he’s not changing aeroplane lightbulbs.

Halfbacks dive back into Shark Tank

Veteran flyhalf Lionel Cronje will return to the Sharks on a two-year deal, while versatile scrumhalf Grant Williams has re-signed until 2024.

Frans to swap biltong for sushi?

Springbok Frans Steyn must decide if he wants to extend his contract at the Free State Cheetahs or accept a lucrative deal in Japan.

Watch: Drop-goal ‘hero’ scores own goal

Scores were locked at 20-20 when Petone scored the winning try against Hutt Old Boys Marist in the McBain Shield after charging down an attempted drop goal.