Dupont cleaners cleared of dirty play

No Irish player will appear before the Six Nations disciplinary committee despite France demanding that two do so for the ruck clean out that has sidelined star Antoine Dupont.

Ireland get triple boost for ‘finale’

Veteran prop Tadhg Furlong is one of three key players set to return for Ireland’s final Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

Van Graan thumper gets England call-up

England boss Steve Borthwick has called up an uncapped player from Johann van Graan’s Bath to replace the injured Ollie Lawrence ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales.

Snyman: Blitzboks plan built on defence

Coach Philip Snyman is focused on sharpening the Blitzboks’ defence to improve their attacking threat as South Africa prepares for the Hong Kong Sevens at the end of March.

Sharks look forward to the future

Head coach John Plumtree has fortified the Sharks’ pack for the foreseeable future by securing the services of two of SA’s rising scrummagers and an exciting loose forward.

Watch: Rassie breaks down Bok contracts

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer explain the ins and outs of the Player of National Interest contract structure.

Rassie: Everyone must get with Bok programme

Rassie Erasmus says most of the players at the Springbok alignment camps this year won’t represent South Africa until after 2027, but their presence is crucial nonetheless.

Bok legend: Ruan Pienaar

Celebrate world champion Springbok Ruan Pienaar’s birthday with a look back on his illustrious career.

Lawrence laid low for England

Ollie Lawrence will miss England’s Six Nations finale against Wales and could be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering an Achilles injury.

Ireland boss: We can’t dwell on disappointment

Ireland must shrug off the “disappointment” of their hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to stay in the Six Nations title race, says interim coach Simon Easterby.