Ex-Lions forward Carmichael dies at 77

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions forward Sandy Carmichael, who once famously finished a game despite fracturing his cheekbone in five places, has died at the age of 77.

World 12s tournament torpedoed – report

Reports in England suggest that the launch of the newly proposed World 12s tournament has been sunk as World Rugby has refused to sanction another new model of the game.

Schoeman to make Scotland debut

Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman is among the four players who will make a starting Test debut for Scotland against Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Former All Blacks captain names two Boks in dream 12s side

Former New Zealand captain Kieran Read has named two World Cup-winning Springboks in his ideal team should he get an opportunity to coach in the proposed World 12s tournament.

Springboks set to stay in Rugby Championship

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has insisted that there are no plans to add South Africa to the tournament, as the Springboks remain committed to the Rugby Championship.

On this day: Boks book their place in 2019 World Cup final

On this day two years ago, the Springboks claimed a nailbiting victory over Wales to progress to the 2019 World Cup final.

Fans give new Bok jersey the boot

Springbok fans have had a say on the team’s new limited-edition ‘African imprint’ jersey, which will be worn in one of the three Tests during the November tour of the United Kingdom.

Captain Jones backs depleted Wales in All Blacks Test

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones said on Tuesday he backed his squad to perform against New Zealand this weekend despite being shorn of a host of first-choice players.

Ailing rugby giants Toulon part company with coach Collazo

Three-time European champions Toulon parted company with head coach Patrice Collazo on Tuesday after a desperate start to their Top 14 campaign which has yielded just two victories in eight matches.

Wallabies lose Kerevi, eye Beale recall

Powerhouse centre Samu Kerevi has withdrawn from the Wallabies’ European tour and playmaker Quade Cooper is also in doubt, with coach Dave Rennie considering recalling Kurtley Beale to bolster his backline.