NFL star irks rugby community

NFL player Marquette King has put out a controversial tweet that provoked online responses from some of rugby’s leading Test stars and teams.

Mapimpi explains comical blunder

Star wing Makazole Mapimpi has revealed what led to the slip-up when he swore live on air when the Springboks returned from their World Cup triumph.

Watch: Longest penalty kicks in World Cup history

Re-live some of the longest penalty kicks in the history of the Rugby World Cup, including monster efforts from Frans Steyn.

Beale walks out on Waratahs

Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale has been granted an early exit from his Waratahs contract ahead of next month’s Super Rugby AU competition.

Rassie tackled ‘serious’ health condition

South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has recovered from a serious condition, for which he was successfully treated during 2019.

Highlights: Hurricanes vs Crusaders

The Crusaders scored five tries to the Hurricanes’ one to get off to a winning start in Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday.

Watch: Crusaders score opening-minute try

The Crusaders made the perfect start in Super Rugby Aotearoa with a try inside the first minute of their first match against the Hurricanes on Sunday.

Highlights: Chiefs vs Blues

The in-form Blues ended a nine-year drought in Hamilton with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs in tough conditions on Saturday.

D’Arcy: Lions will be up against entire SA nation

Gordon D’Arcy believes the British & Irish Lions will be facing more than just the Springbok team when they tour South Africa next year.

Louw’s heartfelt goodbye message

Springbok flank Francois Louw has shared a heartfelt farewell message to mark his final day as a professional rugby player before settling in to retirement.