Ackermann: Japan move a ‘fun challenge’

Johan Ackermann says he still hopes to coach at an international level after leaving Gloucester for the Red Hurricanes in Japan.

Clinical Blues break Hamilton curse

The Blues scored two unanswered tries to beat the Chiefs 24-12 on Saturday to secure their first win in Hamilton since 2011.

Watch: Wallabies prop’s 200kg bench press

Wallabies and Reds tighthead prop Taniela Tupou – nicknamed the ‘Tongan Thor’ – recently shared a video on social media in which he bench-presses an impressive 200kg.

Watch: Brits takes on the mountain-bike trails

World Cup-winning Springbok Schalk Brits has blown away one of the biggest names in South African mountain biking with his natural skills in the saddle, after taking up the sport following his retirement from rugby.

Carter: I have a bit of catching up to do

Dan Carter has indicated that it may take him up to a month of training before he is ready to play for the Blues as he has plenty of fitness work to do.

Rewind: When Naas landed five drop goals

Few players in South Africa have been as accurate as Naas Botha. Take a rewind to the day the legendary Bulls flyhalf landed five drop goals against the Sharks.

Rohan at centre of looming court battle

Gloucester are set to open court proceedings against the Sale Sharks over the irregular signing of Springbok centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

Watch: Gatland on Lions tour, new autobiography

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland speaks about the upcoming tour to South Africa in 2021 and his new book Pride and Passion.

‘Kolbe right up there with the best’

Former All Black Joe Rokocoko believes Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s unique all-round qualities make him one of the best wingers in the world at the moment.

Crusaders lose captain for opener

Codie Taylor will lead the Crusaders in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Hurricanes on Sunday in the injury-enforced absence of captain Scott Barrett.