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”.
Toulon coach takes time-out
Pierre Mignoni is taking a mid-season break as Toulon head coach.
JP backs Sharks’ future
JP Pietersen’s team selection for Ellis Park is about more than beating the Lions, it is about building the Sharks for next season and beyond, writes @mark_keohane
