History maker to blow URC final

Italian referee Andrea Piardi will take charge of the blockbuster URC title clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Irish giants Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

Azzurri suffer injury blow for Bok duels

Italy’s hopes of troubling the world champion Springboks in July have taken a major knock with the latest news on star back Ange Capuozzo.

Umaga called up by Samoa

Head coach Tusi Pisi has named 11 uncapped players in the first Manu Samoa squad of the 2025 Test season, with the sons of two rugby greats among the new faces.

When Bok fan-tasy meets reality

Springbok fans will be able to take their passion for the game to the next level by participating in a new online game, Fantasy Rugby Championship.

Bok Women beat Kenya in error-ridden duel

The Springbok Women overcame Kenya at Stade Makis in Antananarivo on Wednesday to keep their winning streak in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup intact.

Cullen’s fingers crossed for Van der Flier

Leinster boss Leo Cullen faces a wait on several injured players, including star flanker Josh van der Flier, to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s URC final at Croke Park.

Lions suffer front-row blow

British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will have to do without the services of a seasoned Scotland prop for the much-anticipated tour to Australia.

Jake on ‘underdogs’ Bulls’ final challenge

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are holding a “lotto ticket” going into Saturday’s URC final against Leinster at Croke Park, and is banking on his senior players to make it count.

Lethal Leinster out to bulldoze Bulls

Leinster skipper Jack Conan says dethroning Glasgow will “count for nothing” if the Irish giants don’t dominate the Vodacom Bulls in the URC final at Croke Park on Saturday.

New Zealand rugby boss quits

New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation on Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year.