Aki to miss key Six Nations clashes after ban

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for verbally abusing match officials.

All Blacks young gun thanks Razor

While rumours of a player revolt within the All Blacks continue to swirl, one of their rising stars has paid tribute to Scott Robertson.

Ireland’s backline woes deepen

Ireland’s Six Nations build-up has suffered another blow, with Hugo Keenan now racing the clock to be fit for the opener against France in Paris next Thursday.

Watch: Shark attack in Cape Town

Go behind the scenes with the Sharks before, during and after their win against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Ireland axe Aki for ref comments

Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next Thursday.

Dupont one of 11 Toulouse stars for Ireland game

Skipper Antoine Dupont heads 11 Toulouse players in a 28-man training squad for the Six Nations opener against Ireland, the French rugby federation announced Wednesday.

Champions Cup revamp gains momentum

The English Premiership is exploring a shake-up of the Investec Champions Cup, with the French Top 14 and the URC understood to be aligned on the need for reform.

Special Singapore Sevens awaits Soyizwapi

Siviwe Soyizwapi could break a Singapore Sevens record upon his Blitzboks return this weekend.

Lions wary of Bulls’ big-moment Boks

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expects the Vodacom Bulls’ Springboks to play a key role in Saturday’s Jukskei derby at Ellis Park.

France prop retires after heart attack

Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday for a heart attack.