Stormers discard joins Bulls staff
Formers Stormers flanker and Junior Boks captain Junior Pokomela has returned to the game as a member of the Vodacom Bulls management team.
Super Suaalii back, JOC starts for Saders
Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii returns for the Waratahs, while veteran playmaker James O’Connor earns his first start of the season for the Crusaders.
England coach set for Lions gig
A key member of the England coaching team will reportedly join Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions backroom staff for their tour of Australia in July.
Folau eyes ‘emotional’ Aussie rugby return
Israel Folau hopes to play rugby in Australia again, six years after being sacked by the Wallabies.
NZ Rugby sinks Bledisloe Cup proposal
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly blocked Rugby Australia’s motion to stage an annual Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day, citing logistical and financial concerns.
Libbok on the move?
Springbok and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is reportedly exploring interest from clubs in England, France and Japan.
Double blow for Bok scrumhalves
Grant Williams is one of two Springbok world champion No 9s who are reportedly set for spells on the sidelines due to injuries.
PSDT back to tackle Barbarians?
Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit could be raring to go for the start of the world champions’ 2025 season following a spell on the sidelines due to shoulder surgery.
R25m salary cap fine for Toulouse
Top 14 giants Toulouse have been ordered to pay 1.3 million euros after breaching France’s salary cap regulations in a transfer deal involving fullback Melvyn Jaminet.
O’Driscoll blames Nienaber for Ireland reverse
Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations dreams crumbled partly as a result of Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster defensive overhaul, according to Brian O’Driscoll.
