Itoje hails Farrell’s Saracens return

Maro Itoje says Owen Farrell has slotted seamlessly back into life at Saracens.

MLR to continue despite franchise closures

Major League Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to continue next season and beyond, even as the North American competition faces major structural changes.

Dobbo: Gaza, Sacha genuinely keen to play

Stormers coach John Dobson says it was an easy decision to start Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against the Scarlets on Friday.

Bok superstars back for Stormers

The Stormers wasted no time reintroducing two of their Springbok superstars for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with the Scarlets in Llanelli.

‘Six Nations harder to win than World Cup’

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors No 8 Jack Dempsey believes the Six Nations is tougher to win than the World Cup.

URC teams sound R360 alarm

South Africa’s URC franchises have voiced growing concern about the proposed R360 competition.

Jake: Don’t let rugby lose its soul

Former Springbok coach Jake White has urged rugby bosses to protect its traditions amid sweeping global change.

Scarlets fight to keep Bok hooker

Coach Dwayne Peel says the Scarlets are doing everything possible to hold onto in-form Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe.

Krappie ‘brings new energy’ to Lions

Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg could be thrust straight into the Lions lineup for their Vodacom URC clash against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

England legends in awe of Bok scrum power

Retired England stars Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have praised the Springboks’ physical dominance at scrum time.