R32m shock: Wallabies blow World Cup budget

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed that the Wallabies’ dismal World Cup campaign included an “unapproved” overspend of $2.6 million (R32.2 million) on staff travel and player benefits.

Stormers look to close ‘gulf’ in Saints friendly

The DHL Stormers will use Saturday’s exhibition match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens to look at new combinations ahead of a crucial run of Vodacom URC games.

Stormers flashback: London Storm

A convincing bonus-point win away against London Irish was key to propelling the DHL Stormers to a home play-off place in their maiden Investec Champions Cup campaign.

Watch: Du Plessis’ tighthead tips

Former prop and Wallabies scrum coach Petrus du Plessis provides young tightheads with a useful exercise to help them dominate scrums.

Hendrikse: Lions ‘supersub’ role has improved me

Jordan Hendrikse says that competition for the Lions’ No 10 jersey from Sanele Nohamba has pushed him to become a better player, during a difficult period in his fledgling career.

Scotland’s Jones rejects ‘tempting’ French move

Scotland centre Huw Jones said on Wednesday he had been “tempted” by a possible move to France before deciding to continue his club rugby career with Glasgow.

Wales drop North against France

Wales will field a new centre partnership after George North was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday’s Six Nations match at home to France.

Watch: Ex-Wallabies poke fun at Eddie

Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau took an opportunity to have a fun jab at Eddie Jones when they were joined by new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on the Kick Offs and Knock Ons podcast.

Watch: The best of Bok bruiser Wiese

Jasper Wiese is primed and ready to succeed Duane Vermeulen as the starting Springbok No 8, as this compilation video of his best bumps and carries shows.

Siya goes under the knife

Siya Kolisi will spend another spell on the sidelines after confirming that he has undergone a successful operation on his hand.