Azzurri star back for Bok clash

Three players who missed the Test series against the Springboks in July return to the Italy squad for three November Tests.

Nel: I’ve been forced to be calmer

For Ruhan Nel, captaining the Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a boost to his game.

Sharks’ big guns take aim at Ulster

Eben Etzebeth is one of five returning Springboks for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday.

Connacht’s Lions to battle Bulls

Three British & Irish Lions players have been named in Connacht’s starting XV for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls in Galway.

Sanzaar makes call on Rugby Championship

Sanzaar has released its international rugby calendar for the next five years.

Watch: Trokkie bulldozes Bulls

Juarno Augustus was at his belligerent best for Ulster against the Vodacom Bulls in Belfast last weekend.

10 Wales stars sign up to rebel R360

Leading Welsh players have reportedly agreed to join the breakaway R360 league amid deepening uncertainty around the country’s rugby landscape.

Watch: Sharks welcome back Boks

Eben Etzebeth is one of several returning Springboks ahead of the Sharks’ match against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday.

Hooker: Sharks to come out firing

Ethan Hooker says “exciting things are coming” from the Sharks in Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park.

Willie starts as Ackers wields axe

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has made 11 changes to his starting lineup for Friday night’s URC clash with Connacht in Galway.