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Watch: Former KZN player killed in Hawaii

The Hawaii police department has released graphic footage of former KZN rugby player Lindani Myeni being shot.

Timely boost for Boks as PSDT, Pollard return

Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to action for the Stormers in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup, while Handre Pollard and RG Snyman are also said to be back in training with their respective clubs.

Ex-KZN player fatally shot by Hawaii police

Former KwaZulu-Natal rugby player Lindani Myeni, who moved to Honolulu earlier this year, has died at the hands of Hawaii police.

Western Province and Stormers flank Nama Xaba

Stormers lock in next-gen forwards

Promising forwards Nama Xaba, Kwenzo Blose and Evan Roos have all signed contract extensions with the Western Province Rugby Union.

Roc Nation adds Nkosi to their books

Roc Nation Sports, the management agency headed by Jay Z, has announced the signing of Springbok and Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi.

Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell of the Lions celebrate following their team's 24-21 victory during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British &Irish Lions

Irishman backs Farrell for Lions captaincy

Paul O’Connell believes England’s ‘standout leader’ Owen Farrell is the ideal candidate to captain the British & Irish Lions on the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Referee AJ Jacobs sent Bulls prop Jacques van Rooyen off / Rainbow Cup

Rainbow Cup to trial new law variations

World Rugby has approved the introduction of three new innovative law variations for use in the upcoming PRO Rugby Rainbow Cup featuring teams from South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland

Gatland cops more flak as Bath boss weighs in

Bath coach Stuart Hooper has now also lashed out at Warren Gatland over his stand-off with Premiership Rugby over the release and selection of England-based players for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 15: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders walks off after playing his 150th game following the round 10 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on August 15, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Smith laments ‘brutal’ Aotearoa competition as injuries take toll

All Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith believes the ‘intensity’ of Super Rugby Aotearoa is to blame for the high injury toll among the five New Zealand franchise squads.

British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland

Tensions mount in Lions camp as Baxter hits out at Gatland

Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has described the British & Irish Lions’ stance on the release of English Premiership players as ‘disingenuous’ ahead of their eight-match tour of South Africa.