Aus, NZ divided over Trans-Tasman future

Tensions between Australia and New Zealand over the future of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman reportedly look set to re-emerge as the two nations jostle for bargaining positions.

Watch: Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez – Twin domination

With the Sale Sharks Springbok contingent set to link up with the rest of the squad in the coming days, check out what Bok fans can expect from the Du Preez twins following their three-year absence from the national set-up.

Watch: Hendrikse is a special player

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes it won’t be long before Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse receives a call-up to the national set-up.

Bok watch: Kolbe slammed in French press, Sale’s Boks set to join camp

A closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around Europe in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Frans should’ve played 100 Tests

World Cup-winning Springbok greats Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar catch up with former teammates Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers to share some special memories from throughout their storied careers.

France stack 42-man squad with rookies

Fabien Galthie has been forced to include 23 uncapped players in France’s squad for their three-Test series against Australia after players set to compete in the Top 14 final are unavailable for selection due to quarantine restrictions.

Fit-again Tuilagi recalled to updated England squad

Injury-prone centre Manu Tuilagi has been named in a revised England training squad for their mid-year Tests against the USA and Canada.

New captain for ABs, World Cup winners return

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad with four new caps and a new captain for the upcoming Test series against Fiji and Tonga.

Furlong: Kitshoff can make Beast-like impact on Lions series

Tadhg Furlong says Steven Kitshoff has the potential to be equally influential in the Test series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions as his predecessor ‘Beast’ Mtawarira was when the sides met 12 years ago.

White: Benetton didn’t allow Bulls to get in the game

Check out Jake White’s post-match press conference, with the Bulls coach acknowledging that there could be no excuses for the one-sided loss to Benetton in the Rainbow Cup final.