Bulls sweat over captain Odendaal

Captain Burger Odendaal is likely to miss the Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Jaguares at Loftus on Saturday due to injury.

Franks calls time on his career

Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks has announced his retirement from all rugby action at the end of the current European season.

Coronavirus halts PRO14 action in Italy

The two PRO14 matches scheduled to take place in Italy this coming weekend have been postponed because of the threat posed by the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak.

France break into top five in rankings

France climbed to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 27-23 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Marx, Kwagga, Cronje light up Top League

Malcolm Marx, Kwagga Smith and Lionel Cronje starred for their respective teams in round six of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.

Savea keen on switch to rugby league

Hurricanes and All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea says he wants to play rugby league and would consider joining the 13-man code as soon as next year.

Kockott on target for Castres

Rory Kockott got on the scoresheet to help Castres to a 10-point win over Pau in round 16 of the French Top 14 this past weekend.

Kwagga eyes Olympic return

World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith will rejoin the Springbok Sevens team in a bid to be in contention for selection for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Ulster pile misery on Cheetahs

Ulster scored two tries to claim a scrappy 20-10 victory over the Cheetahs at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Saturday.

Ntamack steers impressive France past Wales

Romain Ntamack contributed 17 points as France upset defending champions Wales 27-23 in Cardiff on Saturday.