Boks brace for Test-match intensity, physicality

Captain Siya Kolisi and his World Cup-winning Springboks will return to the international stage in Pretoria on Friday against Georgia in conditions far removed from what they would have wished for.

Ox Nche: The only thing I had was hope and hard work

Ox Nche says he never lost hope of a second Springbok cap, and it was hard work that has earned him another opportunity to represent South Africa.

Poite: I did make a mistake in All Blacks-Lions series

Romain Poite has spoken candidly about his refereeing career, while openly acknowledging errors made when yellow-carding Bismarck du Plessis in 2013, and during the third Test between the B&I Lions and New Zealand.

Duhan van der Merwe: Online criticism motivates me

Duhan van der Merwe has said that criticism on social media only serves to motivate him and that he is ‘buzzing’ to return to South Africa as a Lions player.

‘Aplon could have played 100 Tests for the Boks’

Jake White held a bittersweet media conference following the Bulls’ victory over the Pumas, praising Gio Aplon as a player and person but also hinting his career could be over.

Kwagga primed for No 8 role

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says he is comfortable playing any position in the back row and will be ready to step into Duane Vermeulen’s shoes if required.

World Rugby set for law changes at all levels

World Rugby is reportedly set to announce a series of law changes that will come into effect at all levels of the game from 1 August, including the 50/22 rule.

Toulouse edge out Bordeaux; face La Rochelle in Top14 Final

Toulouse marched on to the Top14 final after overcoming a spirited Bordeaux side, and they will now face La Rochelle in a repeat of the Champions Cup final.

Exeter block Sale fightback to book place in final

Exeter Chiefs overcame Sale for the second time in two weeks to earn a place in the Premiership final where they will face Harlequins.

Green inspires Harlequins comeback to seal place in Premiership final

After being 28 points down, Harlequins completed the greatest comeback in Premiership rugby history to stun Bristol Bears in extra time.