Head knocks force Lambie to retire

Pat Lambie is set to announce his retirement from rugby due to the effects of an accumulation of concussions.

World Cup set to be a sellout

More than half of this year’s World Cup pool games have already been sold out after tickets went on sale to the general public two days ago.

Mokuena: Pukke to make a fresh start

Pukke coach Jonathan Mokuena wants his team to forget about last year’s Varsity Cup final defeat and focus on winning the tournament this year. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Front-row passport’ for Aussie boys

Queensland schoolboys will have to pass a series of tests to play in the front row in a new trial introduced this year.

Dry, Gans boost Blitzboks

Chris Dry and Stedman Gans have recovered from injury to be included in the Blitzboks squad for the next two tournaments in Hamilton and Sydney.

Powell looking for Blitzboks step-up

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says he wants his side to continue to rise in performance as they prepare for their next two tournaments in Hamilton and Sydney. DYLAN JACK reports.

Pro14 preview: Kings vs Cheetahs

The Kings and Cheetahs will engage in a basement battle in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘Bulls aiming to empower players’

Veteran hooker Schalk Brits says he has been encouraged by the pre-season structures that are being put in place at the Vodacom Bulls, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Coetzee: I’m passionate about the Boks

Marcell Coetzee retains a burning ambition to continue performing consistently in hopes of reviving his Test career, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Beale in another video scandal

A video depicting a shirtless Kurtley Beale playing around, while an unidentified man holds a plate with lines of white powder on it, has been posted online.