White welcomes new contracting system

Jake White has applauded SA Rugby’s decision to scrap its 30-Test cap eligibility rule for overseas-based players and enforce Regulation 9.

‘Boks unlikely to pick three white No 9s’

Northampton Saints coach Chris Boyd says Cobus Reinach’s skin colour will count against him when it comes to Springbok selection.

Waratahs hooker banned

Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has received a six-week suspension after pleading guilty to dangerous play.

Wallabies to stick with eligibility rule

Rugby Australia will not follow SA Rugby’s example to scrap Test selection restrictions aimed at preventing players from heading abroad.

Highlights: Shimlas vs NWU

Highlights of NWU’s 26-13 win against Shimlas in Bloemfontein.

Highlights: UCT vs UJ

Highlights of UCT’s 42-23 victory against UJ at the Green Mile in Cape Town.

Bulls suffer Lood blow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without captain Lood de Jager for Saturday’s match against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Akker to join Du Preez at Sale

Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.

Wales rise in rankings, England drop

Wales have climbed to third place in the World Rugby rankings following their Six Nations victory over England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Du Preez to return to England

The Sale Sharks have confirmed that Rob du Preez will return to the English club on a permanent deal after this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.