Borthwick benches England playmaker

Head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from the England starting XV for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

Rassie on Siya, Eben’s Bok future

Rassie Erasmus is upbeat about Eben Etzebeth’s availability for the Springboks in 2025, and the coach addressed questions around Siya Kolisi’s role in the team.

Stormers primed for playoff push

A healthy contingent of returning stars and favourable run of games has Stormers chief John Dobson excited about the business end of their Vodacom URC campaign. 

Watch: Roos on the rampage in Bullring

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos was deservedly named Man of the Match after his powerful performance against the Vodacom Bulls in a North-South derby win at Loftus.

Scotland recall Junior Bok

Scotland have called up a trio of players for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales while Luke Crosbie and Jack Mann have been ruled out by injury.

Aussie star laid low with viral illness

Brumbies loose forward Tuaina Taii Tualima has been ruled out indefinitely after being diagnosed with dengue fever following a team trip to Fiji.

Double deal delight for Ireland

Wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

Watch: Limber Lions show off their skills

From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Dobbo delights in Stormers’ fight

Director of rugby John Dobson hails the Stormers’ resilience in difficult conditions in Pretoria that ended a four-game slump and reignited their Vodacom URC playoff hopes.

Boks, All Blacks to clash in USA?

The world champion Springboks will reportedly face the All Blacks in four Tests next year for the first time since 1996.