Erasmus headlines coaching summit
The Blue Bulls have confirmed that an international coaching summit will be held in Pretoria from 3 to 4 October.
New Samoa coach keen to build depth
Newly-appointed head coach Steve Jackson says he is relishing the prospect of revamping Samoa in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.
Montpellier bounce back in style
Ruan Pienaar starred as Montpellier thrashed 14-man Toulouse 66-15, while there were also wins for Bordeaux, Toulon, Grenoble, La Rochelle, Racing and Stade Français in the French Top 14.
World Rugby boss: Red cards here to stay
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says dangerous tackles will continue to be heavily punished by officials despite recent outcries about red cards.
Clinical Cardiff upset Munster
The Cardiff Blues stunned Munster 37-13, while there were also wins for the Dragons, Connacht, Leinster and Ospreys in the Pro14.
Owens: Rugby has not gone soft
Referee Nigel Owens says rugby has ‘become more physical and more hard in terms of the ferocity of tackles’.
Cheetahs cruelly denied by Ulster
Billy Burns kicked an 82nd-minute conversion to snatch a dramatic 39-39 draw for Ulster against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Velleman returns for Kings
Flank CJ Velleman will play off the Kings bench in their Pro14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Goodwood player passes away
Goodwood Rugby Club wing Kyle Barnes has died after suffering a freak neck and head injury while playing for the club’s 1st XV on the weekend.
Springbok Women to tour Europe
The Springbok Women will play three away Tests against Wales, Spain and Italy in November.
