Waratahs boss sounds Reds alert

Head coach Dan McKellar says the Reds are “as good as anyone” in Super Rugby after the Waratahs lost their unbeaten record in emphatic fashion.

Sheehan stars as Ireland sink Italy

Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick of tries as Ireland maintained their slender hopes of retaining the Six Nations on Saturday by beating Italy in Rome.

Watch: Super scoring from heroic Kiwis

Macca Springer notched a record five tries in a game, and fellow Crusaders flyer Sevu Reece a hat-trick, while Chiefs star Damian McKenzie banked 17 points in round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific.

Vlok: Siya showed Dupont it’s possible

Vlok Cilliers believes Antoine Dupont can follow Siya Kolisi’s example and recover in time to face the Boks in November.

Lions star makes Sharks move

English Premiership outfit Sale Sharks have completed the acquisition of a key member in the Lions backline from next season.

No Dupont? No issue for deputising Alldritt

Gregory Alldritt says replacing the injured Antoine Dupont as France captain has “changed nothing” in the buildup to Saturday’s Six Nations title decider against Scotland.

Russell ready to ruffle French feathers

Co-captain Finn Russell says Scotland would be motivated by the chance to “disrupt” France’s bid to seal the Six Nations title in Paris on Saturday.

Junior Boks drawn in tough U20 Champs pool

The Junior Springboks have been drawn in a pool that includes reigning champions England, as well as Australia and Scotland for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.

Sacha: I’ll pick my battles in 2025

Springbok and Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu believes his injury lay-off has helped prepare him to be a mature leader on the field.

Arendse to fly in for Bulls playoffs?

Based on Mitsubishi Dynaboars’ current form in Japan’s League One, Bok try-scoring ace Kurt-Lee Arendse is likely to be available for the Bulls’ Vodacom URC playoff run.