Smith’s role with Italy confirmed

Franco Smith has officially been appointed as Italy’s interim head coach for the upcoming Six Nations campaign in 2020 following Conor O’Shea’s resignation.

Whiteley’s career in the balance

Lions captain Warren Whiteley faces a tough decision about his playing career after being ruled out for the entire 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Montpellier bid farewell to Du Plessis

French Top 14 giants Montpellier have confirmed prop Jannie du Plessis will leave the club after being heavily linked with a move to the Lions.

Watch: Best of the Springbok pack

SuperSport looks at the best scrums and mauls from the Springbok pack during the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Saracens players free to play for England

Saracens coach Mark McCall says they will not ask their England internationals to put club ahead of country despite their relegation battle in the Premiership.

Watch: Jones gets emotional during BBC interview

England coach Eddie Jones got emotional while promoting his autobiography during an interview on BBC Breakfast. 

Baa-Baas beat Brazil

The Barbarians scored seven tries to defeat Brazil 47-22 in São Paolo on Thursday.

Watch: Springboks’ World Cup win recap

Watch this powerful compilation video of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup win.

Kings holding thumbs for Penxe

The Kings are hoping that their try-grabbing former Junior Springbok wing Yaw Penxe will be ready to play in their next PRO14 match against Connacht.

Pumas wing Moyano joins Toulon

French Top 14 side Toulon have signed Argentina wing Ramiro Moyano until the end of the season.