‘England are going backwards under Jones’

Sir Clive Woodward says that England haven’t properly dealt with their 2019 World Cup final defeat to the Springboks and head coach Eddie Jones is to blame for their poor results.

Watch: Augustus’ blunder lets Bulls off

A tryline knock-on from Juarno Augustus allowed the Vodacom Bulls to come away with a 34-29 win over the Stormers at Loftus on Friday night.

Stander is a ‘shining example’ for residency rule

Former Ireland captain Rory Best says retiring No 8 CJ Stander is ‘unequivocally’ an example of how rugby’s residency rules can be a positive.

‘Siya is still in pre-season’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says star signing Siya Kolisi still needs more time to adjust to the team’s systems after he was left out of the team to face the Lions.

Sharks coach clarifies Venter role

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has shed further light on former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter’s role within the team.

France unchanged for crunch Wales clash

France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.

England pick Daly at 13

Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade at outside centre in England’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

De Villiers hits out at SA referees

Peter de Villiers has slammed the quality of South Africa’s referees after his EP Elephants suffered their third heavy defeat in the Preparation Series on Wednesday evening.

Bulls bring back Boks for derby

Cornal Hendricks and Trevor Nyakane have returned to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for their Preparation Series clash with the Stormers in Pretoria on Friday.

‘Stander retirement will motivate Ireland’

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has paid tribute to the retiring CJ Stander while admitting his announcement will galvanise Ireland ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday.