Maori All Blacks thrash Japan

Centre Jason Emery's brace of tries saw the Maori All Blacks rout Japan 61-21 in Kobe on Saturday. 

Brisbane City win NRC

Brisbane City beat Perth Spirit 37-26 in the inaugural National Rugby Championship final at Ballymore.

Doppies calls it a day

Former Golden Lions centre Doppies la Grange has announced his retirement from rugby.

De Jongh gets Baa-Baas start

Western Province captain Juan de Jongh will start at outside centre for the Barbarians in their match against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Lions poach four Bulls

The Golden Lions have signed three Blue Bulls players and are busy drawing up a contract for a fourth.

Liebenberg hangs up his boots

Western Province and Springbok hooker Tiaan Liebenberg has called time on his rugby career.

Taranaki win maiden title

Taranaki withstood a late Tasman fightback to claim a thrilling 36-32 victory in the New Zealand Cup final in New Plymouth.

Beale fined but keeps contract

Kurtley Beale has been fined A$45,000 (R434,000) for his involvement in the recent text message scandal.

Former Bok hooker dies

Former Springbok hooker Abie Malan passed away on Thursday from complications following knee surgery. 

Singapore admits defeat

A press release from the Asia Pacific Dragons suggests that Japan will be awarded the 18th Super Rugby franchise.