SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has laughed off claims from Peter de Villiers that members of the South African Rugby Union paid Boland to remove his name from consideration for the head coaching job last year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Brendan Venter has signed a deal to stay on as Italy's defence coach through to the next World Cup.
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has alleged that members of the South African Rugby Union paid Boland to remove his name from consideration for the head coaching job last year.
Coach Joe Schmidt has included three uncapped players in Ireland's 40-man squad for the opening two rounds of the 2017 Six Nations.
Rassie Erasmus has, through his lawyer, dismissed rumours linking him with a return to South Africa to take over as Springbok coach.
The J9 foundation has clarified Joost van der Westhuizen's use of oxygen as he continues his battle with motor neurone disease.
Duane Vermeulen’s Toulon suffered a 10-3 defeat against Saracens in the European Champions Cup in London on Saturday, but the losing bonus-point was enough to book them a place in the last eight.
Former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen insists he has not been placed on oxygen.
Prop WP Nel has been ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations campaign with a neck injury.
Eddie Jones has included three uncapped players in England's 34-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
