Matfield comes out to bat for under-fire Van Graan

Springbok great Victor Matfield has come out in defence of Munster coach Johann van Graan in the wake of widespread criticism against him in Irish rugby circles.

Bok scrumhalf calls it quits

Springbok and Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronje has called time on his professional rugby career.

Van Graan responds to criticism: I want to be here

Johann van Graan has hit back at suggestions he is not committed to Munster and dismissed ill-advised recommendations that he should step down from his position as head coach prematurely.

Watch: ‘Specmagic’ step leaves Oupa in the dust

In his first contact training session since suffering a knee injury, Rosko Specman produced some hot side-stepping that put Cheetahs teammate Oupa Mohoje flat on his back.

English, Welsh clubs threaten to boycott France fixtures

Several English and Welsh clubs are in talks over plans to pull out of European Champions Cup fixtures in France, amid ongoing concerns around quarantine restrictions.

Lions opt for split squads in Currie Cup, URC

The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.

WP out to improve ‘fantastic Currie Cup record’

Assistant coach Nazeem Adams says Western Province won’t use the same blueprint in their quest for the Currie Cup title as the one the Stormers employ in the United Rugby Championship.

Stringer, Heaslip slam Van Graan: He’s not committed to Munster

Former Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer has torn into Johann van Graan, saying the South African is no longer sufficiently emotionally invested in Munster. 

Injured De Allende ruled out of all-Irish showdown

Springbok centre Damian de Allende will miss Munster’s crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against rivals Ulster due to injury.

Lions buzzing for URC restart

Lions are hard at work on their preparations ahead of their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture later this month against the Sharks.