England U20 star cops 5-match ban

England will be without one of their rising stars for Friday night’s crunch World Rugby Under 20 Championship clash against the Junior Springboks.

Watch: Boan gets stuck in

New Springbok recruit Boan Venter has finally linked up with the rest of the squad – and forwards coach Daan Human wasted no time in putting him to work.

Italy bring bite, not just bark, to Bok showdown

The Springboks may boast superior firepower and form heading into their two-Test series against Italy, but Rassie Erasmus’ men would be wise not to underestimate the Azzurri.

Kwaai Kolbe puts in another stunner

Cheslin Kolbe is hands-down South Africa’s most valuable player, and much of the Springboks’ success will depend on him staying fit and doing what he’s been doing.

Itoje back, Williams ruled out of Lions tour

Maro Itoje will lead the British & Irish Lions out against the Reds on Wednesday, but the group has bid farewell to Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams.

Junior Boks ‘fuelled’ by unfinished business

The Junior Springboks are not getting carried away by an emphatic victory over arch-rivals Australia in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship opener in Italy.

Ndlozi, Pead shine in Junior Boks blowout

Winger Siya Ndlozi scored a first-half brace as the Junior Springboks streaked to victory against Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy on Sunday.

Watch: Kolbe shreds Baa Baas

Springbok dynamo Cheslin Kolbe was named Man of the Match after he bamboozled the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium. 

Sharks snap up WP wing, via NFL

With Makazole Mapimpi and Ethan Hooker on Springbok duty, the Sharks are a bit light on their wing stocks and have signed a promising prospect from the Western Cape.

Dobson laments Libbok’s ‘eye-watering’ offer

Stormers boss John Dobson understands flyhalf Manie Libbok’s decision to leave for Japan and insists the door will always be open for his return.