Saru expresses condolences
The South African Rugby Union has paid tribute to legendary All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu, who passed away suddenly in Auckland on Wednesday.
The South African Rugby Union has paid tribute to legendary All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu, who passed away suddenly in Auckland on Wednesday.
Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield says there is no reason to believe Eddie Jones will ditch the Stormers to coach England.
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has expressed interest in taking on the England coaching job.
The Sharks have bolstered their second-row ranks with the recruitment of Stormers lock Ruan Botha and Namibia's Tjiuee Uanivi.
Springboks Pat Lambie and Lood de Jager scored tries as the Barbarians thrashed Gloucester 62-14 at Kingsholm on Tuesday.
John Gainsford passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
Saru has agreed to take control of the Kings franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby due to their ongoing financial woes.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold will be assisted by Ryan Strudwick, Robert du Preez, Sean Everitt and Omar Mouneimne in Vodacom Super Rugby next year.
The Kings' inability to be competitive in next year's Vodacom Super Rugby would cause irreparable damage to rugby in the Eastern Cape and to the brand of the South African game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron have extended their contracts until 2017.