‘SA Rugby must join Europe’

Former England and Harlequins stalwart Nick Easter talks to SHAUN GOOSEN about coaching the Sharks in the Currie Cup, his career highs and lows, and why SA Rugby should look north.

Munster lock in Kleyn’s services

South African lock Jean Kleyn has signed a three-year contract extension with Munster that will see him stay at the Irish province until the end of the 2022 season.

Rowntree joins Georgia setup

Former England prop Graham Rowntree has been appointed as Georgia’s forwards coach until the end of the next year’s World Cup. 

Mitchell: I have a job to do for England

John Mitchell believes he can play a part in making England the best team in the world within the next year.

All Blacks expect bruising battle

Prop Owen Franks says the All Blacks will be up against the best scrum in the world when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Watch: Springbok update

Damian de Allende trained with the Springboks on Monday, reports CRAIG LEWIS from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Watch: Springbok training session

A big crowd watched the Springboks’ training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday.

Kings prop to miss Pro14 tour

Kings prop Martin Dreyer has been ruled out of their two-match tour to Europe due to injury.

Cheika considering Foley at flyhalf

Michael Cheika could give the No 10 jersey back to Bernard Foley for the Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Watch: Springbok press conference

Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk address the media in Port Elizabeth on Monday.