Gatland: Lions squad can beat Boks

British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.

Jake picks Bok heavy to face Stormers

Jake White has welcomed a World Cup winner back to his match-day squad for Saturday’s game against the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium.

Kolbe fed up with comments about size

World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has hit out at his detractors questioning his ability to perform at the highest level because of his size.

Lancaster eager to welcome SA teams to Europe

Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.

Groom makes switch back to English Premiership

London Irish have completed the short-term signing of scrumhalf Nic Groom following his recent departure from Edinburgh.

Bulls stars join clubs via draft system

For the first time in more than a decade, professional players from the Bulls – including Schalk Erasmus, Richard Kriel and Dawid Kellerman – will be in action at club level.

British & Irish Lions series trophy unveiled

The winner of the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions will be the recipient of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the Lions.

Gatland shocks with five Lions bolters on longlist

Check out the five bolters on Warren Gatland’s longlist who are being considered for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Lions lose Swanepoel for remainder of Rainbow Cup

Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel has been ruled out for approximately eight to 10 weeks after suffering a leg fracture in their Rainbow Cup opener against the Bulls.

Rugby Australia to follow NZ down private-equity path

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is set to put forward a proposal to sell a share of the governing body’s commercial rights to private equity.