In pictures: Boks’ field session

Take a look at images from one of the Springboks’ training sessions at their camp in Bloemfontein, where they are based in the lead-up to the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

In pictures: British & Irish Lions training session

Take a look at images of the British & Irish Lions squad who started training on the Channel Island of Jersey in preparation of their tour of South Africa.

European switch ‘heralding a new, exciting era’ for SA

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has called the four South African teams’ official introduction into the PRO16 United Rugby Championship ‘a watershed moment in the country’s rugby history’.

Explainer: How the United Rugby Championship will work

The top clubs from South Africa will combine with the PRO14 teams to form the United Rugby Championship in September 2021.

Bakkies tops UK website’s list of ‘dirty’ players

Legendary Springbok Bakkies Botha has been ranked No 1 on a five-man list of most ill-disciplined players in rugby history.

Ryan to lead Ireland into Test battle

Head coach Andy Farrell has appointed James Ryan as captain of Ireland’s 37-man squad for their mid-year Tests against Japan and the USA in Dublin in July.

Owens slams captain’s referral, red-card law variation

Renowned referee Nigel Owens has urged authorities to abolish the captain’s challenge and the new red-card law, which introduces a substitute after 20 minutes, because it is spoiling the game.

Twitter tributes flood in for Heymans

Tributes have come in from far and wide after the news that former Free State prop Dougie Heymans had passed away on Monday.

Watch: Sharks sign UWC star ‘Driller’ Mavesere

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Zimbabwe and UWC loose-forward Tinotenda Mavesere, who was voted the standout forward during this year’s Varsity Cup campaign.

Gatland: We’re going there to win a series

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Warren Gatland’s opening speech to his British & Irish Lions squad, with the experienced head coach revealing it was the hardest squad he’s had to select.