Barnes: No 9 a potential Bok problem

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the absence of scrumhalf Faf de Klerk could derail the Springboks when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Unfit’ SA referee stood down again

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been dropped from World Rugby’s match official panel.

Steyn boots Stade past Montpellier

Stade Français claimed a 25-20 victory against Montpellier, while there were also wins for Clermont, Racing, Toulouse, Bordeaux and La Rochelle in the French Top 14.

Auckland break New Zealand Cup drought

Auckland lifted the New Zealand Cup after claiming a 40-33 extra-time win over Canterbury in the final at Eden Park on Saturday.

‘Willemse isn’t being messed around’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Damian Willemse will not be considered as an inside centre option in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.

Cronjé steers World XV past Japan

Lionel Cronjé scored a try and set up another two to help the World XV beat Japan 31-28 in Osaka on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Pro14 preview (Round 7)

The Cheetahs and Kings will find themselves in must-win situations when they host the Cardiff Blues and Scarlets respectively. 

‘Black Bok players are picked on merit’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has done a ‘great job’ on the transformation front this year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Botha says goodbye to Bulls

Bulls scrum coach Gary Botha has tendered his resignation, which will come into effect at the end of the junior season.

Preview: All Blacks vs Wallabies

The All Blacks will look to secure a 3-0 series sweep against the Wallabies when they meet in the third and final Bledisloe Cup Test in Japan on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.