Contepomi targets Bok scalp with Barbarians

Felipe Contepomi has made it clear that the Barbarians will head to South Africa with one goal in mind: to beat the Springboks.

England captain to miss Bok Test?

England could reportedly rest captain Maro Itoje for their Nations Championship matches in July.

Franco: Playoffs are a different beast

Franco Smith says Glasgow’s march to the top of the Vodacom URC standings will count for little if they fail to deliver when it really matters.

Munster big guns back for Bulls?

Munster hope two key Ireland internationals will be available for their Vodacom URC quarter-final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby mourns Scotland great

Tributes have poured in for Scotland great Scott Hastings who died on Sunday at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer.

Jobb’s redemption story fuels Blitzboks charge

Sebastiaan Jobb says he is determined to finish the season on a high after overcoming setbacks that once left him questioning whether he had a future with the Blitzboks.

Stormers blew their big chance

The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes @mark_keohane

Lions count cost of bruising loss

The Lions’ 24-17 defeat to Munster in Limerick was compounded by injuries to two key players ahead of their Vodacom URC quarter-final against Leinster.

Ackers: Bulls must be much sharper on attack

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls have to improve their decision-making and execution ahead of the URC quarter-finals.

SA teams want to stay in Champions Cup

South Africa’s leading clubs have made their feelings clear on a possible exit from the Investec Champions Cup.