Stormers pick powerful side

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has selected a Bok-laden side for their final pre-season game against Boland in Wellington on Friday.

Coetzee extends Ulster stay

Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee has signed a three-year contract extension with Irish side Ulster.

Stander played on despite injury

South African-born Ireland No 8 CJ Stander is set to be sidelined for four weeks after suffering multiple facial fractures in the Test against England on Saturday.

Du Plessis undergoes brain operation

Former Springbok wing and coach Carel du Plessis underwent a brain operation on Tuesday evening in Durbanville.

Erasmus looking at Cheetahs scrumhalf

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says players from South Africa’s Pro14 franchises are still in his plans.

‘One knock away from being a vegetable’

Former Wallabies centre Anthony Fainga’a has announced his retirement from all rugby after being affected by concussion.

Williams: Discipline must improve

UWC coach Chester Williams says his side must work on its discipline following the 32-24 loss to UCT. DYLAN JACK reports.

SBW to quit New Zealand rugby?

Sonny Bill Williams has hinted that this could be his last year playing for the Blues and All Blacks.

Itoje ruled out of Six Nations

England lock Maro Itoje will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after sustaining a knee injury against Ireland last Saturday.

‘I didn’t know I was captain’

Sébastien Vahaamahina did not even know he was captain when France lost 24-19 to Wales in Paris last Saturday.