Lowe back in Ireland shake-up

Veteran wing James Lowe returns to the Ireland starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin.

Azzurri put faith in Pani for Ireland clash

Lorenzo Pani will make his first start for Italy in almost two years after being named in the side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Schoeman benched, still no Duhan for Scotland

Pierre Schoeman has been relegated to the bench after Scotland coach Gregor Townsend rang the changes for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England at Murrayfield.

Superbru: Poms outplay Scots, Les Bleus batter Wales

England get the better of Scotland in Edinburgh while France cruise past Wales in Cardiff, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Naas: Sacha taking 10 to new level

From one legendary Springbok flyhalf to another in the making, Naas Botha has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to elevate the No 10 role to new heights.

Galthie hands debut to green midfielder

France have handed a Test debut to 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff.

Crusaders back Bomb Squad in Super Rugby

An All Blacks-heavy Crusaders kick off their title defence against the Highlanders on Friday as Super Rugby Pacific trials a raft of law changes.

Franco to take over from Townsend?

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend heads into Saturday’s Six Nations match at home to England knowing even a win is unlikely to quell the debate about his position.

Ireland legend laughs at Nienaber blame game

Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble has laughed off suggestions that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland’s recent dip in form.

Boland aim high as Fourie targets SA Cup

Hawies Fourie has made Boland’s ambitions crystal clear – win the SA Cup this year and next year the Currie Cup.