Farrell to captain England, Care axed

Flyhalf Owen Farrell will lead England in the Six Nations in the absence of injured hooker Dylan Hartley, while scrumhalf Danny Care has also missed out on the 35-man squad.

Kruger keen to face former teammates

Kings centre Tertius Kruger says he cannot wait to take on his former team in the Pro14 derby against the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

‘Leadership group appointed Schreuder’

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says their leadership group decided that Louis Schreuder will captain them during the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Henshaw, O’Brien back for Ireland

Centre Robbie Henshaw and flanker Sean O’Brien have been included in Ireland’s 38-man squad for the Six Nations.

Seven new caps for injury-hit Scotland

Seven uncapped players have been included in Scotland’s 39-man squad for the Six Nations.

Coetzee: I had to overcome mental barrier

Ulster-based Marcell Coetzee says he has found a new lease on life after finally enjoying an extended run of injury-free rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Schreuder to lead Sharks

Experienced scrumhalf Louis Schreuder has been appointed as the Sharks’ skipper for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Gelant raring to go again

After a serious shoulder injury curtailed Warrick Gelant’s 2018 season, the talented fullback is feeling fit and confident heading into the new year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Varsity Cup confirms quotas for 2019

At least five players of colour must be included in every Varsity Cup starting XV this season.

Lomu-Crowe Trophy for charity clash

The late Jonah Lomu and Martin Crowe have had a trophy named after them for the inaugural cricket match between the Black Caps and All Blacks.