Rassie gives props to fearless Eddie

Rassie Erasmus has praised Eddie Jones after the Japan coach recently accused Ireland bosses of using their influence with World Rugby for favourable Test match scheduling.

Double blow for Bordeaux

Title-holders Bordeaux Begles will be without two key figures on and off the field in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bath.

Schalk: Sharks only got themselves to blame

Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers have laid into the Sharks after another costly Vodacom URC collapse, blaming poor discipline and game management.

Welsh giant calls time on glittering career

George North has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in Welsh rugby history.

Former Bok fears ‘underdog’ All Blacks

Japie Mulder says the Springboks cannot underestimate the fight and spirit of the All Blacks in this year’s much-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

Big gun Ribbans back as Toulon reload

Toulon are getting their heavy artillery ready for Saturday’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Frans: Our jobs are at risk

Frans Steyn has delivered a stark warning to his struggling Cheetahs squad as the Bloemfontein side faces the possibility of not qualifying for the Currie Cup.

Watch: Sharks flyer ‘too smooth’ for Scots

The Sharks’ Vodacom URC top-eight race is over, but Zekhethelo Siyaya’s speed and elusiveness against Edinburgh here shows the 18-year-old fullback is one for the future.

Junior Bok wrecking ball sends warning to Aussies

Ethan Adams will look to continue his barnstorming form when the Junior Springboks face Australia in their second U20 Rugby Championship clash on Sunday.

Toulon look to Les Bleus for Leinster battle plan

Toulon scrumhalf Ben White says his French teammates hold the key to ending Leinster’s march to another Investec Champions Cup final.