Wallabies to stick with eligibility rule

Rugby Australia will not follow SA Rugby’s example to scrap Test selection restrictions aimed at preventing players from heading abroad.

Akker to join Du Preez at Sale

Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.

Lawes blow for England

Lock Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to an injury he sustained against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wakefield appointed as Leopards director

Former Western Province Rugby Football Union president Thelo Wakefield has been appointed as the Leopards Rugby Union’s new business director.

Ashwin investigation scope broadened

The SA Human Rights Commission will broaden the scope of its investigation into alleged racism and discrimination at SuperSport.

Anscombe at 10 for Wales

Gareth Anscombe will start at flyhalf when Wales take on England in Cardiff this Saturday.

Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 1)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the first four Vodacom Super Rugby clashes in round two, including the big Kiwi derby between the Crusaders and Hurricanes.

Sharks must be wary of Blues

The Sharks will face a litmus test when they take on the rejuvenated Blues in Saturday’s clash in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

New halfback axis for France

Flyhalf Romain Ntamack and scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will start in tandem for France against Scotland in Paris on Saturday.

Toulon boss turns on Webb

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has told scrumhalf Rhys Webb that he is free to leave the French club and go back to Wales.