‘Rigid’ Irish slammed after finals flop

A former Leinster player has taken aim at Irish rugby after two European disappointments over the weekend.

Injury blow for Blitzboks

The Blitzboks have called up a replacement for Ronald Brown, who has been ruled out of the SVNS World Championship tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux through injury.

Watch: Gaza psyched for home playoff

Damian Willemse says the home crowd at Cape Town Stadium will give the Stormers extra motivation in their Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff on Saturday.

Whiteley: Emile close to Bok call-up

Former Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley believes Emile van Heerden’s breakout season with the Sharks has put him in Bok contention.

Los Pumas hardman set for Stormers switch

An international heavyweight is reportedly linking up with the Stormers after successfully concluding negotiations with the Cape franchise.

Stormers pull off Kolbe coup

Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the Stormers.

Bordeaux thump Leinster to go back-to-back

A brace of tries by France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey helped Bordeaux Bègles retain their Investec Champions Cup title with a dominant win over Irish giants Leinster.

Sharks lock in another Bok

The Sharks have secured the services of a Springbok forward for the next three seasons.

Thomas the Tank laser-focused on Bath’s title hunt

Sharks-bound Thomas du Toit has made it clear there will be no thoughts of the Springboks or his return to Durban until Bath’s Premiership campaign is finished.

Ex-Bok backs Lions to roar in Dublin

Former Springbok prop Heinke van der Merwe believes the Lions can rattle mighty Leinster in next Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin.