De Wit setback for Stormers

The Stormers have suffered an injury blow ahead of Super Rugby after new signing Steph de Wit broke his ankle in training on Tuesday.

Davids to debut for Blitzboks

South Africa U20 star Zain Davids is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut at next weekend's Wellington Sevens.

Kolbe to leave Stormers

Stormers fullback Cheslin Kolbe will join French giants Toulouse at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Scotland call on Du Preez

Uncapped flank Cornell du Preez is one of four South African-born players in Scotland's 37-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.

Les Bleus stick with Spedding

South African-born Scott Spedding has been included in France's 32-man Six Nations squad.

Cruden to earn big

Aaron Cruden will become the third highest paid rugby player in the world after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with Montpellier.

Cruden off to France

Montpellier president Mohed Altrad has confirmed All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden will join the club on a two-year contract next season.

Jones to lead Wales

Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has replaced Sam Warburton as captain in Wales' 36-man squad for the 2017 Six Nations tournament.

Lyon lose influential Fourie

Lyon forward Deon Fourie will be sidelined for at least six weeks after sustaining a knee ligament injury.

Cronin out of Six Nations

Ireland hooker Sean Cronin has been ruled out of the Six Nations after sustaining a hamstring injury.