Toulon coach takes time-out

Pierre Mignoni is taking a mid-season break as Toulon head coach.

Farrell makes big call on Ireland flyhalf

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has changed his halfback pairing for Saturday’s Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

JP: Chance for young guns to show mettle

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with the Lions at Ellis Park is an opportunity for players to “put up their hands”.

Costelow, Hamer-Webb start for Wales

Sam Costelow will start at flyhalf with debutant Gabriel Hamer-Webb on the wing for Wales against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.

‘World wants France to beat Boks’

Former England utility back Ben Foden believes it would be good for rugby if France can topple the Springboks in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup.

Dupont caught up in salary cap scandal

France captain Antoine Dupont finds himself in the eye of a salary cap breach storm as the Six Nations champions prepare to face Italy.

Aussie nears Super Rugby record

A Wallabies veteran will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games.

Koch: Scrum battle will be decisive

Vincent Koch expects the scrum to play a defining role when the Sharks face the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park.

Koch: Lions-Sharks a top-eight shootout

Sharks prop Vincent Koch says Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Ellis Park could determine which side reaches the playoffs.

Sharks land attack coach

The Sharks have filled the vacant attack coach role under head coach JP Pietersen.