Tshitukas’ Bok call-ups on hold
Brothers Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka were reportedly left out of the Springboks’ first alignment camp of 2025 due to delays in receiving their South African ID cards.
Trokkie’s England chances parked?
The same fate awaits the likes of Juarno Augustus as Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who will reportedly be denied from representing England by World Rugby’s qualification rules.
Umaga: Pacific teams great for Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua hope their first wins of the Super Rugby season will mark a turning point in a competition shaping as more even than in recent years.
France ‘fuelled’ by Dupont injury
Gregory Alldritt says France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont’s injury-exit from the blockbuster clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday focused the tourists’ resolve.
Easterby disappointed in wasteful Ireland
The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Bulls, Stormers in tug of war for Vermeulen?
Jacques Vermeulen is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers as the Exeter Chiefs loose forward weighs up his future.
Itoje: We know how to score tries
Captain Maro Itoje rubbished criticism of England’s attack as they look to maintain a Six Nations title challenge in the closing two rounds, against Italy and Wales.
Barrett injury adds to Blues woes
An injury to All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has compounded the Blues’ problems after the Super Rugby defending champions lost to the Brumbies.
Doris expects fiery farewell from veteran trio
Captain Caelan Doris says the final home Test match for three Irish legends will give the team an “extra edge” in Saturday’s Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
Boks locked in for bumpy 2025 ride
Deon Davids has his fingers crossed the Springboks can avoid a lock crisis this season, as Mzwandile Stick warns that the world champions cannot afford to “be comfortable”.
