Brits to provide surprise positional cover

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.

Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.

Folau: ‘Sacking a restraint of trade’

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia’s termination of his contract was unlawful and an unreasonable restraint of trade in his bid to continue playing professional sport.

Cheetahs late show floors Sharks

Junior Pokomela scored a brace as the Cheetahs claimed a riveting 51-30 win over the Sharks to book their place in the final of the 2019 Currie Cup. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Lions power into Currie Cup final

The Golden Lions powered into the final of the Currie Cup after defeating Griquas 34-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big

Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.

‘I was under a lot of pressure’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.

Complex road ahead for Dyantyi

Sports scientist, Dr Ross Tucker, provides insight into the nature of Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample returning an adverse finding.

Dyantyi doping: What was discovered

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the three banned substances that Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi tested positive for, and which could see him face a ban for as many as four years.

What next for Dyantyi?

Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has a number of options to consider following confirmation that his B-sample had tested positive for banned substances.