Irish giants Munster sign Bok hooker

Munster have confirmed the signing of a Springbok hooker on a two-year contract.

Adams, Muller in Junior Boks midfield

Centres Ethan Adams and Markus Muller will start for the Junior Springboks in the first of two meetings against Georgia in Tbilisi on Sunday.

France beef up pack for Italy clash

France coach Fabien Galthie has recalled two hulking locks for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris.

Venter back for Lions as Landsberg hits 50

Talismanic Springbok loose forward Ruan Venter returns to the Lions team as they look to bounce back against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Wales skipper urges fans to bring the ‘noise’

Wales captain Dewi Lake has urged long-suffering home fans to spur his struggling side on against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.

Lions young gun eager to shine

As the race for playoff places in the Vodacom URC heats up, the Lions’ next generation is ready to front up and propel the team forward.

Dobbo drafts in AFL expertise for aerial fix

The Stormers have turned to an unlikely source in a bid to improve their skills in the air.

Wales vs Scotland: Three key areas

After a thrilling win over England at Murrayfield, Scotland head to Cardiff to take on a Wales team that has not won a home game in the Six Nations since February 2022.

Townsend expects Duhan to dominate

Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by “huge determination” after being recalled to Scotland’s starting XV.

Itoje reacts to Edogbo racism storm

England captain Maro Itoje has come out in defence of young Ireland lock Edwin Edogbo, describing the impact of social media as “corrosive”.