Watch: Bulls bruiser flees gogga

Mornay Smith’s nerves got the best of him after Vodacom Bulls teammate Akker van der Merwe found an unexpected guest in the team hotel.

Lions boosted for table-topping clash

Kade Wolhuter and Asenathi Ntlabakanye have returned from injury in a double-boost for the Lions for their @Vodacom #URC top-of-the-table clash with Leinster in Dublin.

SA Rugby set new equity deal D-day

The Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) will meet with seven dissenting provincial unions just days before a new vote date set for early December in a final chance to determine the fate of the equity deal.

Dupont return boosts France

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont is set to face the All Blacks after being named in the France squad for November internationals.

Scotland name new skipper for November Tests

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for the November internationals against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

Poll: Stay or go for Hanekom?

Having been snubbed from the November tour, should Wales-eligible Cameron Hanekom pack his bags for the Dragons?

World Rugby stamping out kicking ‘escorts’

World Rugby is set to crack down on players shielding teammates during high-ball situations, following a set of objectives shared with referees and coaches ahead of the upcoming November Tests.

Rowntree: Munster rolling sleeves up to bloody Sharks

Graeme Rowntree has backed Munster to come good against a Springbok-infused Sharks team in Durban following a poor start to the season.

Fassi: It’s all part of Rassie’s plan

With Damian Willemse back from injury, Willie le Roux nearing his 100th cap, and Aphelele Fassi continuing to impress, the battle for the Springbok No 15 jersey is heating up.

SA Rugby names next-gen Junior Boks

SA Rugby has announced a group of 48 players to attend a camp in Stellenbosch, laying the foundation for the identification and preparation of the next generation of Junior Springboks.