Blitzboks edge Uruguay in scrappy affair

The Blitzboks got their SVNS World Championship title defence off to a winning start, beating Uruguay in their tournament opener in Hong Kong.

NZ great says All Blacks losing aura

Michael Jones admits the All Blacks’ once-feared aura is fading, with New Zealand rugby facing a growing threat from rugby league.

Ackers: Reality is Bulls must win

Johan Ackermann has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Vodacom Bulls’ crucial URC clash against the Dragons in Newport on Friday night – win, at all costs.

Make-or-break round looms in SA Cup

Log-leaders Griquas aim to keep their unbeaten record intact, but face a tricky assignment in Gqeberha against a resurgent Eastern Province.

Watch: Connacht pay tribute to Chippie

Scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker shares Connacht’s condolences following the death of Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon.

‘SA made Super Rugby completely uneconomic’

A former New Zealand rugby powerbroker has pointed the finger squarely at South Africa for Super Rugby’s financial collapse.

Glasgow hammering still haunts Lions

The scars of last season’s loss in Glasgow are still fresh, and the Lions aren’t hiding from it.

URC club chases SA playmaker

Boeta Chamberlain could be set for a return to the Vodacom URC.

Another Super Rugby shake-up?

Super Rugby Pacific is staring down a major reset.

French prop banned

Toulouse prop Dorian Aldegheri has been suspended following his dangerous tackle in last weekend’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Bordeaux Bègles.