Injured Billy won’t face Boks

Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of England’s November Tests after breaking an arm while playing for Saracens in the European Champions Cup last Saturday.

Willemse happy to switch positions

Damian Willemse says there is a plan in shifting him between flyhalf and fullback at both international and franchise level. DYLAN JACK reports.

Province looking to perfect defence

Western Province defence coach Norman Laker says the team can build on the defensive display from their 34-7 win against the Blue Bulls over the weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stonehouse out of Bulls coach race

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has ruled himself out of contention as a possible candidate to take over from John Mitchell as Bulls boss.

Kwagga helps dismantle Coetzee’s Eagles

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

Hansen: Todd coming back from ‘holiday’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists the selection of Japan-based Matt Todd for their end-of-year tour doesn’t set a dangerous precedent.

All Blacks select 51 players for tour

Steve Hansen has named a 32-man squad for the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour as well a wider squad of 19 players for the Test against Japan.

Black legend: Irven October

In the eighth instalment of a series on black rugby legends, GARY BOSHOFF looks back at the career of former Saru fullback Irven October.

Cooper helps Newcastle stun Toulon

The Newcastle Falcons beat Toulon 26-25 in Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester.

Willemse set for France call-up

Montpellier lock Paul Willemse is set to be included in the France squad for their November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.