Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad

Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season.

WSU storm to record Varsity Shield win

2018 Varsity Shield finalists WSU gave the DUT Rhinos a less-than-warm welcome to the competition with a record-breaking 136-11 victory in Pretoria on Monday.

Ireland to trial plan for open stadiums

Leinster Rugby has submitted a detailed plan to the Irish government to assess the use of rapid antigen testing as a solution for the safe return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena.

Wiese: Heart attack was a ‘scare’

Former World Cup-winning Springbok Kobus Wiese has for the first time spoken out publicly since being hospitalised after a massive heart attack last week.

Upbeat Cane gives injury update

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has given an injury update after he underwent corrective surgery on his torn right pectoral tendon.

Bulls confirm Verity-Amm signing

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the acquisition of utility back James Verity-Amm from Griquas effective immediately.

Watch: Saffas abroad light up foreign leagues

Check out this video compilation featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Lions facing coaching crisis

The British & Irish Lions are facing a coaching conundrum after three of Warren Gatland’s first-choice management team members withdrew from the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Montpellier confirm Du Plessis exit

Montpellier have confirmed that an agreement has been reached to release Vodacom Bulls-bound loose forward Jacques du Plessis at the end of the season.

Leinster make stirring comeback to eliminate defending champion Chiefs

Leinster fought back from 14 points down to beat the Exeter Chiefs 34-22 in their Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park on Saturday.