Boks suffer injury blows

Damian de Allende is one of five players who will not be available for the Springboks’ home Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Currie Cup preview (Round 6)

The clash between the Sharks and Golden Lions has been made all the more interesting by the return of several Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Willemse at fullback for WP

The inclusion of Damian Willemse is one of seven changes to the Western Province team ahead of their game against Griquas at Newlands on Saturday.

Fouché set to make Pro14 debut

Louis Fouché will play off the bench in the Cheetahs’ Pro14 clash against Ulster in Bloemfontein this Friday.

Samoan sevens star banned for a year

Samoa’s Gordon Langkilde has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an altercation with several Wales players during the Sevens World Cup.

Cronjé to lead Lions

The return of captain Ross Cronjé is one of three changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Nkosi, Oosthuizen on Sharks’ bench

S’bu Nkosi and Coenie Oosthuizen will play off the bench for the Sharks in this Saturday’s clash against the Golden Lions in Durban.

Smith backs Coetzee for Boks

Franco Smith believes Ulster flank Marcell Coetzee can contribute to the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup campaign. DYLAN JACK reports.

Two Saffas invited to England camp

Michael Rhodes and Nick Schonert have been included in England’s 36-man training squad in preparation for their four home Tests in November.

Players warned to cover tattoos at RWC

World Rugby has advised players and supporters to cover up their tattoo marks during next’s year World Cup in Japan to avoid causing offence.