Former premier appointed as WP chairman

Former Western Cape premier and ex-South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been appointed as chairman of the Western Province Rugby Football Union.

Boks’ Eight Nations switch gains support

The Six Nations have reportedly unanimously thrown their support behind the idea to have the Springboks participate in the upcoming Eight Nations competition.

Seven uncapped players in ABs squad

Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke and Hoskins Sotutu are three of seven uncapped players who have been included in the All Blacks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Premiership wrap: Sale move up to second

Faf de Klerk and captain Jono Ross starred in the Sale Sharks’ 40-31 win over the Leicester Tigers, while there were also wins for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday.

Top of the log Exeter, Bristol flex their muscles

The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.

White: Playing over festive season is wonderful

Jake White says playing the forthcoming South African domestic competition over the festive season could offer a unique experience that appeals to fans.

‘SBW best-ever athlete’

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen singled out Sonny Bill Williams as the greatest athlete he has ever worked with.

Medical experts monitoring ‘devastated’ Kings players

Robbie Kempson has confirmed that the Kings have called in medical experts to help players deal with their mental health issues following the franchise’s withdrawal from competitive rugby.

Highlanders part ways with head coach

Aaron Mauger’s time as Highlanders coach has come to an end after the franchise opted against offering him a contract renewal.

Bullish De Allende eyes Leinster scalp

Damian de Allende believes Munster have the ambition to cause a massive upset when they face reigning champions and title favourites Leinster in the PRO14 semi-finals on Friday.