Injury update is sweet and sour for Bok No 8s

While Rassie Erasmus is optimistic about Jasper Wiese’s chances of facing the Barbarians, another Bok No 8 has been ruled out.

Rassie on Roos: It’s not personal

Rassie Erasmus has explained the reason for Evan Roos’ initial omission from the 54-man Springbok squad for matches against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia.

Rugby Champs tickets up for grabs

Tickets for the Springboks’ defence of their Rugby Championship crown in the Republic are set to go on sale.

Rewind: Schalk skins Irish in Dublin

Schalk Burger’s try for the Springboks in 2009 is the perfect throwback as the Vodacom Bulls and Leinster gear up for the first URC final at Croke Park on Saturday.

Eddie gives Japan license to be brave

Eddie Jones wants Japan to “run Wales off their feet” in two Tests next month while conceding he had made mistakes in an underwhelming return to coaching the Brave Blossoms.

Wallabies coach Schmidt hails ‘leader’ Gordon

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hailed Jake Gordon as “a leader” with the experienced scrumhalf emerging as a potential captain against the British and Irish Lions.

Azzurri suffer injury blow for Bok duels

Italy’s hopes of troubling the world champion Springboks in July have taken a major knock with the latest news on star back Ange Capuozzo.

Umaga called up by Samoa

Head coach Tusi Pisi has named 11 uncapped players in the first Manu Samoa squad of the 2025 Test season, with the sons of two rugby greats among the new faces.

Lions suffer front-row blow

British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will have to do without the services of a seasoned Scotland prop for the much-anticipated tour to Australia.

New Zealand rugby boss quits

New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation on Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year.