‘Ireland will always be title contenders’
Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title.
England captain Itoje on bench
England captain Maro Itoje will be on the bench for his side’s Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Keo & Zels: All glory to rampant Bulls, super Sharks
The boys rave about coaches Johan Ackermann and JP Pietersen in a weekend when the Bulls and Sharks made an on-field statement that is great for South African rugby.
French legend fires shots at SA sides
Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir says he is “still waiting” for South African teams to make a serious impression in the Investec Champions Cup.
Saffas Abroad: Bordeaux bruisers bully Montauban
Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s Bordeaux Begles and Arno Botha’s Lyon earned convincing wins as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14.
Rassie embraces England’s ‘Pom Squad’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed England’s willingness to borrow from South Africa’s most famous tactical weapon.
Super Rugby reins in TMO, trials five laws
Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages.
URC SA Shield: Sharks surge ahead after Stormers double
The Sharks have opened up a commanding lead in the race for the Vodacom URC SA Shield.
State of the URC: Sharks, Bulls go into break on high
The Sharks and Bulls gained significant ground in the Vodacom URC with impressive derby wins.
Andre the Giant: It was like a Test match
Andre Esterhuizen says the Sharks’ hard-fought 36-24 Vodacom URC derby victory over the Stormers felt “like Test rugby”.
