CJ receives Ireland call-up
Former Bulls No 8 CJ Stander has been named in Ireland’s 35-man Six Nations squad.
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Ashton out of Six Nations
England wing Chris Ashton has received a 10-week ban for an eye-gouging incident.
Joseph to coach Japan
New Zealander Jamie Joseph has been appointed Japan's new head coach.
Sonny Bill set for sevens debut
Sonny Bill Williams has been included along with three rookies in the New Zealand Sevens squad for the Wellington leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
New faces for Italy
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has included 10 uncapped players in his 30-man Six Nations squad.
Clermont flanker pushes ref
Clermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili shoves referee Wayne Barnes in a Champions Cup match.
Kings welcome input of Saru coaches
Coach Deon Davids says the Southern Kings continue to benefit from the input of Saru’s coaching mobi-unit as they prepare for their return to Vodacom Super Rugby.
Lancaster stimulates Stormers system
Former England coach Stuart Lancaster has paid a brief but ‘highly productive’ visit to the Stormers to exchange ideas, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Van Graan to stay with Boks
Johann van Graan has emerged as potentially the sole survivor from Heyneke Meyer’s coaching team.
Gatland gives Davies the nod
Wales coach Warren Gatland has included uncapped scrumhalf Aled Davies in an extended 37-man Six Nations squad, while recalling Tom James and Josh Turnbull.
