Dupont’s Toulouse, Sharks in race for playoff spot

Antoine Dupont says six-time Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse need a bonus-point win against Sale on Saturday to reach the last 16.

Gericke: I believe in Ackers 300%

Renowned sport psychologist Henning Gericke has thrown his full weight behind beleaguered Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann.

Razor axed as All Blacks coach

NZ Rugby fired All Blacks coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the World Cup.

Japan to bid to host RWC again

Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.

England sweating on flyhalf’s fitness

England could be without a key flyhalf when they begin their Six Nations campaign against Wales next month.

Sharks reel in overseas Saffas

The Sharks have confirmed the signings of two overseas-based South African forwards.

Bok star in doubt for Stormers

A key Springbok could miss Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup match for the Stormers against the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town.

Watch: Champions Cup Try of the Round

Bordeaux Bègles fullback Salesi Rayasi’s long-distance stunner against Northampton was voted the best try from round three of the Investec Champions Cup.

Kitsie lauds Sharks’ rebuild under JP

Steven Kitshoff believes there are encouraging signs that the Sharks’ new identity under coach JP Pietersen is starting to take shape.

Bath beat Sharks to Du Preez signing

Bath have reportedly won the race to secure the services of one of the Du Preez brothers for next season.