De Jongh extends Wasps stay

Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has signed a new contract with Wasps.

Kings COO takes on Pro14 role

Kings chief operating officer Charl Crous has been appointed as the Pro14’s head of operations and will begin his new role in June.

Ashton gets rare Six Nations start

Wing Chris Ashton will earn his first Six Nations start in six years when England host France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Bastareaud back, Willemse benched

Jacques Brunel has made six changes to France’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Six Nations Test against England at Twickenham.

‘Disappointed’ April to stay with Bulls

Garth April will do his rehab with the Vodacom Bulls after suffering a shoulder injury in Japan that will require surgery.

Crusaders’ comeback stuns Highlanders

The Crusaders scored two tries in the final three minutes to beat the Highlanders 43-38 in a pre-season match in Southbridge on Friday.

‘Quade is the ultimate professional’

Rebels captain Dane Haylett-Petty says he has been blown away by Quade Cooper’s influence on the squad ahead of the 2019 season.

Vodacom Super Rugby preview: Stormers

The Cape franchise is under pressure to perform after a disappointing 2018 season, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Vodacom Super Rugby preview: Sharks

The Durbanites will be desperate to meet expectations in 2019, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vodacom Super Rugby preview: Lions

Joburg’s pride will be hard-pressed to emulate the success of the past three seasons, writes JON CARDINELLI.