SBW, Messam set to play in Wellington

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens hopes to have Sonny Bill Williams and Liam Messam ready for the Wellington Sevens in January.

Trust set up in Lomu’s name

The New Zealand Rugby Players' Association has established the Jonah Lomu Legacy Trust for his two sons.

‘Lions SA’s best bet in 2016’

Six former players on which team will be South Africa's best hope in Vodacom Super Rugby in 2016 and why.

Williams to advise Carter

Former All Black Ali Williams will join ex-teammate Dan Carter as his media advisor at Racing 92.

SBW ‘not ready for sevens’

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens won't risk fast-tracking Sonny Bill Williams into his squad.

Smith talks up Jaguars

Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith expects a big challenge from Argentina’s Jaguars in 2016.

Exeter survive Wasps’ fightback

No 8 Thomas Waldrom scored a hat-trick as the Exeter Chiefs beat Wasps 41-27, while there were also wins for Gloucester, Harlequins, Northampton, Leicester and Saracens.

Bismarck raring to go

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis is relishing the chance of playing under Jake White at Montpellier.

Folau to play at 13?

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is considering shifting Israel Folau to outside centre in 2016.

‘Boks need strong coaching team’

Six former players on whether Allister Coetzee is the right man to take over as Springbok coach.