‘Ball-carriers can endanger tacklers’

Jonathan Kaplan says referees should focus more on ball-carriers’ deliberate attempts to milk penalties in a tackle situation.

Nadolo announces Test retirement

Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo will not form part of their squad for the World Cup after announcing his retirement from international rugby on Thursday.

Namibia’s World Cup participation at risk

A conflict between the professional and amateur arms of Namibian Rugby could put the nation’s participation at the World Cup in jeopardy.

Vermeulen, Brits start for Bulls

Schalk Brits and Duane Vermeulen will make their first Vodacom Bulls appearances in Sunday’s pre-season match against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium.

‘Hamilton one of our worst performances’

Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman says the team has had a deep introspection following their fourth-place finish at the Hamilton Sevens last weekend.

Willemse to make France debut

Paul Willemse will make his first start for France in their opening Six Nations match against Wales in Paris on Friday.

Williams to wear Wales No 9 jersey

Tomos Williams will make his Six Nations debut after being named as the starting scrumhalf in Wales’ lineup to face France in Paris on Friday.

Head knocks force Grant to retire

Former Springbok, Stormers and Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from all rugby.

England suffer Te’o blow

England centre Ben Te’o has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday with a side strain.

‘Stormers wanted to invest in youth’

Duane Vermeulen says former WPRFU president Thelo Wakefield told him that the Stormers wanted to invest in their young players rather than sign him last year.