Coetzee’s Bok passion still burns

Ireland-based flank Marcell Coetzee says he still has ambitions to play for the Springboks again.

Cheika safe until after World Cup

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has confirmed that under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika still has the union’s full support.

Fickou boost for France

Gaël Fickou will slot in at outside centre in one of two changes to France’s starting lineup to face Argentina in Lille on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or Scotland?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for Saturday’s Test matches.

Watch: Global Rapid Rugby explained

Andrew Forrest talks about his new Asia-Pacific rugby tournament, which will kick off in 2019 and have several law variations.

Scotland brace for physical Boks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says the Springboks provide the biggest physical challenge in world rugby.

Crotty returns for Ireland showdown

Centre Ryan Crotty will replace the injured Sonny Bill Williams when the All Blacks face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

MacDonald to coach Blues

Former All Blacks fullback Leon MacDonald has replaced Tana Umaga as Blues head coach.

Call for mandatory headgear in rugby

Rugby players can almost halve the force transferred to their heads during an impact by wearing protective headgear, a study by the University of Dundee in Scotland has revealed.

World Rugby appointment for Alexander

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has been elected to World Rugby’s executive council.