Scarlets sign WP flank

Welsh side Scarlets have officially announced the signing of promising DHL Western Province loose forward Jarrod Taylor with immediate effect.

SA franchises express equity deal concern

South African’s top four franchises have reportedly asked SA Rugby for clarity over a potential private equity deal with Seattle-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG).

Head-to-Head: Manu vs The Sheriff

Two of South African rugby’s meanest blindside flanks will go head-to-head when the Lions host the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rohan seals Sharks exit

Rohan Janse van Rensburg has agreed to an offer to leave the Sharks, bringing an end to his stint at Kings Park in his second season with the team.

Venter raring to go for Stormers

Hooker Andre-Hugo Venter can’t wait to get going again as the DHL Stormers resume their Vodacom URC campaign after a three-week break.

Nienaber backs new Bok coaches

Jacques Nienaber has thrown his support behind successor Jerry Flannery to be a natural fit as the Springboks’ new defence coach.

Super Rugby close kick-tennis loophole

Super Rugby Pacific will be encouraging teams to run the ball back after receiving kicks during the 2024 season after confirming a law innovation designed to discourage territorial kicking duels.

Owens joins calls to axe ‘farcical’ law

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has added his voice to calls to change the law that has resulted in kick-tennis between teams in the Six Nations.

Former Bok turns ref

Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige made his ‘debut’ as a referee during a match between the UCT Ikey Tigers and Boland.

Bulls welcome back Bok duo

The Vodacom Bulls have received a timely boost with Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse both available for Saturday’s derby against the Lions in Johannesburg.