Highlanders in hot water after raucous party

The Highlanders have stood down six players, including All Black Josh Ioane, from their squad to face the Crusaders this Friday for breaking team standards.

Duhan to make Lions squad?

Following the completion of the Six Nations, Duhan van der Merwe has been identified as one of five players who should be considered for Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.

Munster beat Bulls in race to land Jenkins signature

Munster have announced the signing of Springbok lock Jason Jenkins on a one-year deal.

Lions memories: Bakkies lit fire in me

Former British & Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw reflects on his two Lions tours to South Africa, which came some 12 years apart.

Six Nations snubs Duhan for top award

Scotland’s South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe has been omitted from the Six Nations list of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award despite finishing as the top try-scorer.

SA teams set for bio-bubble experience in Bristol

South Africa’s four franchises participating in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup are all set to be based in a bio bubble in Bristol, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

NZR boss hits back at All Blacks players

Mark Robinson says he is optimistic that New Zealand Rugby’s $460-million deal with US investors Silver Lake will go ahead despite a group of senior All Blacks and Black Ferns expressing concerns over the proposed investment.

NZR introduces new law trials at age-grade level

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has announced the implementation of three new law trials at school-grade level in an attempt to make the game safer for teenage players in the country.

France lose ground, Scotland on the up in rankings

France have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their angonising 27-23 Six Nations defeat by Scotland in Paris on Friday.

Rassie back on England radar?

Rassie Erasmus is reportedly a top target to replace Eddie Jones if the embattled England coach is relieved of his duties.