Edinburgh strengthen front row for Lions

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt makes four changes to his team for Friday’s Challenge Cup round-of-16 playoff against the Lions at Hive Stadium.

Sharks ‘know what’s coming’ in Lyon

Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo expects a “hostile crowd” at Matmut Stadium for their round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff on Sunday.

Fit-again Sharks lock to face Lyon

A Sharks lock returns from injury for Sunday’s round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff against Lyon at Matmut Stadium.

Everitt wary of ‘embarrassed’ Lions

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt isn’t reading too much into the Lions’ heavy loss to Glasgow ahead of the teams’ round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff on Friday night.

O’Gara rekindles Munster ‘love story’

Director of rugby Ronan O’Gara has won the Champions Cup twice with La Rochelle, but on Saturday they host his other great love, Munster, in the last 16 of this season’s competition.

Wallabies star lands NFL deal

Jordan Petaia has been signed by the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials.

‘We really stuffed up our season’

Co-captain Impi Visser backs the Blitzboks to make amends for their disappointing Hong Kong campaign at this weekend’s Singapore Sevens.

Watch: Manie making great strides

Manie Libbok’s rehab physio and S&C coach provide updates on the Stormers flyhalf’s recovery from a knee injury.

Bok Women to tackle Canada

The Springbok Women will take on Canada in curtain-raisers when the Springboks host Italy at Loftus Versfeld and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 5 and 12 July.

Tonga prop: Ox made my spine go ‘cluck’

Tonga captain Ben Tameifuna wanted Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche’s jersey after scrumming against him at the 2023 World Cup.