Galthie defends B-grade squad to NZ
France coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he had no choice but to select a second-choice squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand in July.
Baa Baas won’t be bossed by Boks
Head coach Robbie Deans backs a star-studded Barbarians outfit to push the “greatest team in the game”, the Springboks, when the teams clash in Cape Town next week.
Rassie: ‘Shackles-off’ Baa Baas to test Boks
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town will be an unpredictable and challenging start to the world champions’ 2025 season.
Savea to make Japanese return
All Blacks star Ardie Savea will return to Japan’s Kobe Steelers in 2026, exercising a sabbatical clause in his New Zealand Rugby contract.
Farrell completes race back to Sarries
Former England captain Owen Farrell will return to Saracens after spending a season in France with Racing 92, the English Premiership club has announced.
Jake: I need what Leinster have
A frustrated Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls were “never going to win” after Leinster raced into a 19-0 half-time lead that set the Irish giants up for URC title glory in Dublin.
Bok boss rates Bulls blaster
Rassie Erasmus notes Cobus Wiese’s physical edge and versatility as key reasons behind the Vodacom Bulls star’s return to the Springbok setup.
Lions to snap up Stormers speedster
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen is reportedly close to bolstering the Lions backline corps with a Stormers winger and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker.
Bulls re-sign Boks to unlock Nienaber’s defence
Jake White hopes the return of Jan Serfontein and Nico Janse van Rensburg can help the Vodacom Bulls step up to the level of URC champions Leinster next season.
Cheika rips officials for ‘embarrassing’ yellow card
Michael Cheika has hit out at Premiership final officials for sin-binning veteran Leicester prop Dan Cole, calling the decision “an embarrassment to the game”.
