Toulon deny Wasps

Drew Mitchell scored an 81st-minute try as Toulon beat Wasps 15-11 in the European Champions Cup, while Racing and Northampton also recorded wins on Sunday.

Gold: Super Rugby format ‘absurd’

Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has slammed the format of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Kings appoint life coach

The Southern Kings have brought in a life coach to help the squad prepare mentally for their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.

Busy pre-season for Tahs

The Waratahs will play three pre-season matches against the Brumbies, Chiefs and Highlanders ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Centre pairing excites Umaga

Blues coach Tana Umaga is happy to have George Moala and Rene Ranger operating as a centre pair in 2016.

Varsity Cup to test nine-point try

The Varsity Cup will test a number of proposed law changes in 2016, including a new nine-point try.

Barrett hungry for pivot spot

Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett has his sights set on the All Blacks No 10 jersey.

Honey Badger goes for sevens

Nick Cummins will join the Australia Sevens squad ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Carter raring to go

Brumbies lock Sam Carter is relishing the chance to get back on the field after missing out at the 2015 World Cup.

Bok job must be advertised

The lack of accountability is astounding when it comes to the leadership of South African rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.