Highlanders close out Super Rugby Aotearoa in style

The Highlanders produced a blistering second-half display to defeat the Hurricanes 38-21 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.

Hartley: Jones ended my career with three words

Former England captain Dylan Hartley says a tumultuous relationship with coach Eddie Jones ended with him feeling ‘like a piece of meat, thrown in the bin because it was past its sell-by date’.

Waratahs too good for Force

The Waratahs cruised to a comfortable 28-8 win over the Western Force in their Super Rugby AU showdown in Perth on Friday.

Long-term RWC plan ‘great for economy of the sport’

In a move designed to benefit host nations, World Rugby is introducing a 10-year plan that will maximise the financial impact and sporting legacy of the Rugby World Cup.

Kiwi teams respond following Covid-19 interruption

The CEOs of the four New Zealand franchises who were set to play in the last round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend have responded after one of the two games was called off.

Lood earns maiden start for Saffa-laden Sale Sharks

The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.

Dyantyi’s wait for hearing nearly over

It’s hoped Aphiwe Dyantyi’s hearing into a doping offence could be held in September, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Dyantyi opens up about anxiety

Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed he suffered an anxiety attack on one of the first occasions he braved going out in public after testing positive for a banned substance.

Analysis dispels claims of SA referee bias

An in-depth analysis has revealed there simply is no evidence to justify the claim that South African referees are biased towards local teams.

Van Wyk eyes England Test berth

South African-born Northampton Saints prop Francois van Wyk says he hopes to get a call-up from Eddie Jones once he becomes eligible for selection for England later this month.