French clubs ‘poaching’ young Aussie talent

Rugby Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs “poaching” teenage talent.

Ex-Shark plots Durbanites’ downfall

Edinburgh attack and backs coach Scott Mathie is excited by the “massive challenge” provided by his former team, the Sharks.

Connacht coach quits on eve of SA tour

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has left his role ahead of a two-match Vodacom URC tour of South Africa.

Rieko joins Bok champs in Dublin

Blues and All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has signed a sabbatical deal with Leinster.

Stormers to provide ‘a good fight’ up front

Connacht expect a big scrum battle against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday even with Neethling Fouche sitting in the stands.

Rassie can’t pick Tele’a for 2027 RWC

Star All Blacks wing Mark Tele’a won’t be able to represent the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Junior Boks to host Sanzaar rivals

New Zealand, Australia and Argentina are sending their U20 Rugby Championship teams to South Africa to face the Junior Boks at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next month.

‘Refs must be accountable’

Suspended Newcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says match officials should face consequences for their mistakes.

Keagan: Bulls felt they had to run

Flyhalf Keagan Johannes says the Vodacom Bulls must keep their composure when put under pressure and starved of possession.

‘Small mistakes’ cost inconsistent Lions

Lineout coach Barend Pieterse says the Lions must find consistency in their final push for the @Vodacom #URC playoffs.