Watch: Stormers reflect on perfect URC start

The Stormers say there’s much more to come after a perfect start to the URC season, including an unbeaten European tour.

Brannas weighs up his future

Stormers stalwart Deon Fourie admits his remarkable rugby journey may be nearing its end.

Kwagga: Boks need to be on form

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the world champions are relishing the challenge of a gruelling five-Test end-of-year tour.

Ireland no longer fear All Blacks

Ireland head into their Chicago showdown with the All Blacks on Saturday carrying something that would’ve been unthinkable a decade ago – genuine belief.

Taylor: All Blacks got caught up in city lights

Nine years after Ireland’s historic win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Codie Taylor says the lessons from that bruising day in Chicago still echo through the squad.

French strugglers fire coach

Perpignan have parted ways with head coach Franck Azema after enduring a nightmare start to their Top 14 campaign.

Jerry: Japan will be psyched up

Assistant coach Jerry Flannery says the Springbok expect a fired-up Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Mzansi Rugby League suffers big blow

Mzansi Rugby League founder Renaldo Bothma has stepped away from the project.

Ex-All Black cops URC ban

A former All Blacks centre has been suspended for three matches following a dangerous tackle during Benetton’s 43-0 defeat to Edinburgh.

Watch: Matthee masterclass in Treviso

Stormers flyhalf Jurie Matthee showed that he’s more than capable of deputising for Springbok playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.