Prendergast brothers start for Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday.

Boks’ 2027 RWC pool venues, times confirmed

The Springboks will kick off their 2027 World Cup campaign in Adelaide against Italy on Sunday, 3 October.

Wallabies vs Hong Kong to kick off 2027 RWC

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 World Cup.

Eddie: Japan aiming high at World Cup

Eddie Jones says next year’s World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a “fair” chance of upsetting the sport’s big boys as he plots another shock with Japan.

Buoyant England relish high expectations

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland’s grip on the competition.

England captain Itoje on bench

England captain Maro Itoje will be on the bench for his side’s Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Keo & Zels: All glory to rampant Bulls, super Sharks

The boys rave about coaches Johan Ackermann and JP Pietersen in a weekend when the Bulls and Sharks made an on-field statement that is great for South African rugby.

JP poised for permanent Sharks job

JP Pietersen is expected to be appointed Sharks head coach on a permanent basis, while John Plumtree could play a consulting role.

JP: ‘Brutal’ Sharks showed killer instinct

Sharks coach JP Pietersen was pleased with his side’s conversion rate inside the Stormers’ 22 at Kings Park on Saturday.

POLL: Should this try have been awarded?

Was this a try for Sharks wing Jaco Williams or had Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant dotted the ball down?