Townsend tweaks tight five
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his pack for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Blitzboks happy to do ‘donkey work’ in Big Apple
David Brits insists the Springbok Sevens forwards take just as much pride in winning the dirty battles up front as the backs do in finishing off spectacular tries.
Habana slams ‘farcical inconsistency’
Bryan Habana has criticised the ban handed to France flank Oscar Jegou, comparing it to the lengthy suspension previously imposed on Eben Etzebeth.
France beef up for ‘Le Crunch’
France coach Fabien Galthié has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match in Paris on Saturday.
Schalk: Rennie faces early Bok stress test
Springbok great Schalk Burger has warned new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to expect a brutal early examination against Springboks later this year.
Unchanged Wales desperate for win
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to “go up another level” against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
Duane: North-south derby hard to call
Duane Vermeulen believes recent form could count for little when the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers collide at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Super Rugby record put on hold
The Super Rugby record for most appearances will have to wait another week following the announcement of the ACT Brumbies’ squad on Thursday.
Frenchman avoids Eben-length ban for eye-gouge
France flank Oscar Jegou has received a relatively light ban for eye-gouging Scotland’s Ewan Ashman at Murrayfield last Saturday.
Italy eye more history after England upset
Tommaso Allan says Italy’s historic win over England is a moment of pride for a squad that has worked years to shed its underdog tag in the Six Nations.
