Matera to captain Argentina

Pablo Matera has been appointed as Argentina’s new captain ahead of their four-match tour of Europe.

Boks stay fifth after controversial loss

The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Kolbe commits to Toulouse

Bok utility back Cheslin Kolbe has signed a contract extension with Toulouse to remain with the French club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Toulouse close in on leaders Clermont

Toulouse claimed a resounding 40-0 victory over Bordeaux, while there were also wins for La Rochelle, Castres, Toulon, Lyon and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.

Read to quit All Blacks after World Cup

Kieran Read will not play for the All Blacks beyond 2019 after opting out of a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby. 

Bok Women ambush UK Armed Forces

The Springbok Women scored five tries to beat the UK Armed Forces 31-12 in Richmond on Friday. 

Bok duo up for World Rugby award

Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been nominated for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Erasmus explains Van Zyl selection

Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will start against England because he is better suited to the game plan the Springboks want to employ at Twickenham.

Bosch set for Japanese stint

Sharks and Bok fullback Curwin Bosch will be taking up a short-term deal in Japan for the remainder of the year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Wales pick two rookies for Scotland

Wing Luke Morgan and flyhalf Jarrod Evans will make their Test debuts for Wales against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.