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Concussion issues keep Barrett sidelined

Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of the Blues’ opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika as he continues his return from concussion.

England hooker apologises for costly blunder

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has issued a public apology after he conceded a vital penalty try and yellow card which helped Scotland claim a 20-17 Six Nations victory to retain the Calcutta Cup.

Scotland snatch late win over England to retain Calcutta Cup

England conceded a late penalty-try as Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup with a 20-17 win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Bulls sweep stubborn Lions

The Vodacom Bulls ran in three tries to secure a much-needed 21-13 win over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Jake: Bulls are like Crusaders

Jake White is adamant the Vodacom Bulls are destined for greatness in the United Rugby Championship, despite a surprisingly poor start in the competition.

Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Bulls wary of ‘wounded’ Lions

Prop Simphiwe Matanzima says the Vodacom Bulls are looking to add the finishing touches when they take on the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Adams in midfield for Wales

Wales have handed British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams a first start at centre for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks finds the gap in the Stormers defence during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks shift Lukhanyo for Stormers rematch

Coach Sean Everitt has made three changes and a positional swap to the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship return fixture against the Stormers in Cape Town.

2022 Varsity Cup preview: Coaches’ take (Part 3)

In part three of the 2022 Varsity Cup preview, three of the 10 head coaches in this year’s tournament give the lowdown on their squads and talk about their expectations for the season ahead.