Cheetahs set for player clearout

The Cheetahs are reportedly looking to offload several fringe players before the start of next season’s Pro14 competition.

Overseas Boks remain on Rassie’s radar

Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn are among five overseas-based Springboks still in contention for next year’s World Cup squad.

Boks to face Japan in World Cup warm-up

The Springboks will play a Test against Japan in Japan on Friday 6 September 2019 as part of their World Cup preparations.

Toulouse add to Wasps’ European woes

Toulouse claimed a 42-27 bonus-point victory over Wasps, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Glasgow, Saracens, Leinster and Castres on Saturday.

Carter’s Kobelco take Top League title

The Kobelco Steelers thrashed the Suntory Sungoliath 55-5 in the Japanese Top League final.

WP to probe Etzebeth deal

WP Rugby CEO Paul Zacks says his union was not informed about the negotiations and subsequent deal between lock Eben Etzebeth and Toulon.

Drotské put on ventilator

Naka Drotské has had to have a tracheal tube inserted into his throat to help him breathe.

Cheika to survive Wallabies axe

Michael Cheika will reportedly keep his job as Wallabies coach, but have his powers seriously curtailed.

Mostert set for first Gloucester start

Springbok lock Franco Mostert will make his first start for Gloucester in a European Champions Cup match against the Exeter Chiefs on Friday.

Etzebeth commits to Toulon

Stormers and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will join Toulon after the 2019 World Cup on a two-year deal.