Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in

Fullback Hugo Keenan returns as Leinster gear up to tackle Toulon without a seasoned campaigner in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.

Foote tweaks Junior Boks for Aussie tussle

Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote has kept changes to a minimum for Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Gqeberha.

Saffa speedster hit with season-ending ban

The Ospreys will finish the Vodacom URC campaign without one of the Welsh club’s key attacking threats in the backline.

Bath ready to rumble in Bordeaux ‘backyard’

Johann van Graan and Beno Obano are confident Bath can get the job done in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at defending champions Bordeaux Bègles.

Bulls CEO: No hiding behind ‘rebuild’ excuse

Chief executive Edgar Rathbone insists the Vodacom Bulls will not use a “rebuilding phase” as a crutch next season despite the departures of several key players.

Hansen rejects Rassie copycat approach

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reckons the rugby world has become obsessed with trying to replicate Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok tactics.

Sharks centre swaps Durban for Cardiff

The Sharks have confirmed the departure of midfielder Le Roux Malan to Cardiff Rugby.

Stormers zero in on Los Pumas bruiser

Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season.

Eddie buys into hybrid theory

Veteran tactician Eddie Jones believes rugby is entering a new era where the line between backs and forwards is rapidly disappearing.

SA Cup: Heyneke’s Eagles hunt perfect Griquas

With just two rounds remaining in the SA Cup, pressure is ramping up as the race for Currie Cup qualification gathers steam.