Super League aims to elevate club rugby

Bulls president Willem Strauss says the new 12-team Castle Super League could become the ‘Varsity Cup’ of non-tertiary clubs.

Scotland eager to avoid Italy slip-up

Scotland go into their Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday with memories of last year’s shock loss to the Azzurri still fresh in their memory.

Pressure on Ireland rookie Prendergast

Sam Prendergast will be in the spotlight when Ireland begin their quest for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title against England in Dublin on Saturday.

Six Nations teams’ strengths and weaknesses

Ireland will bid to become the first team to win an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with France getting the tournament underway at home to ailing Wales on Friday.

Azzurri turn to Allan for Murrayfield mission

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has named Tommaso Allan at fullback for their Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Watch: Jean, the Paarl Royals push-up king

England batsman Joe Root invited former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers to the Paarl Royals’ change room for a push-up challenge after their SA20 match.

Franco on Tigers’ menu?

The Leicester Tigers are reportedly considering an approach for Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith.

Saffa sprinter dares All Blacks to race

New Zealand’s self-claimed fastest man, Tiaan Whelpton, has challenged the All Blacks’ speedsters to a 100m sprint.

Duhan declared fit for Scotland opener

Duhan van der Merwe will be available for Scotland’s opening Six Nations match against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Leinster keen to keep Snyman

Leinster are hopeful they will get the green light from Irish Rugby to extend Bok lock RG Snyman’s contract.