13 Springboks in Barbarians squad

Barbarians coach Rassie Erasmus will have 13 Springboks in his squad for Saturday’s match against Argentina at Twickenham.

Boks in bomb scare

The Springboks’ team hotel had to be evacuated on the eve of their Test against Wales after a suspect package was found in one of the players’ laundry.

UJ, Pukke to kick off Varsity Cup

UJ will face Pukke in the opening fixture of the Varsity Cup on 4 February at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg.

Bastareaud blasts ‘shameful’ France

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud gave an angry speech to his teammates after their 21-14 loss to Fiji in Paris on Saturday.

Burke joins calls for Cheika’s head

Former Wallabies fullback Matt Burke says coach Michael Cheika has too much control over Rugby Australia after a dismal 2018.

Ireland win big three World Rugby awards

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton won the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Dyantyi wins World Rugby award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Pro14 conference leaders claim big wins

The Glasgow Warriors boosted their Pro14 title hopes by beating the Cardiff Blues 40-15, while there were also wins for Leinster, the Cheetahs, Connacht, Munster, Scarlets and Dragons.

Pienaar, Steyn star in Montpellier win

Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn scored tries as Montpellier beat Agen 18-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Clermont, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles, Castres, Racing 92 and La Rochelle.

Du Preez boots Sharks past Saints

Rob du Preez kicked eight points as Sale upset Northampton 18-13, while there were also wins for Worcester, Newcastle, Exeter, Wasps and Saracens in the English Premiership.