Japan, Fiji may join Rugby Championship

The introduction of a World Rugby Nations Championship in 2022 could see two divisions in Europe and two in the southern hemisphere.

‘Bulls leadership must stand tall’

Lood de Jager believes the recruitment of senior Springboks such as Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits will improve the Vodacom Bulls’ chances of clinching close matches in 2019. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Davids enjoying Blitzboks starting role

Blitzboks forward Zain Davids says he is relishing the starting opportunities that have come his way in the World Rugby Sevens Series this season.

Easter returns to Sharks

Former England No 8 Nick Easter will rejoin the Sharks as a coaching consultant for the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.

Stormers players meet with leadership

Stormers players met with WP Rugby officials on Monday to discuss the coaching controversy involving Paul Treu.

‘Ireland will bore the s**t out of us’

England defence coach John Mitchell expects Ireland to adopt a boring game plan for their Six Nations clash in Dublin on Saturday.

Willemse’s French eligibility explained

A healthy dose of fate has seen Paul Willemse remain eligible to play for France despite winning the U20 World Championship with the Junior Boks in 2012, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wits coach not getting carried away

Wits coach Hugo van As wants his side and supporters to have realistic expectations this year after an excellent 2018 Varsity Cup campaign. DYLAN JACK reports.

Fighting a losing battle

The ever-increasing trend of players taking up off-season stints overseas is a high-risk business, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bookies back Ireland to defend title

Ireland will successfully defend their Six Nations title, but be pushed close by both England and Wales, according to the bookies.