Sexton, Ringrose snubbed in McGeechan’s Lions squad

Former British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has named his squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which includes a few notable omissions.

Premiership stars could miss Lions tour

Tensions between British & Irish coach Warren Gatland and the English Premiership could cause a number of star players to miss the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Bulls prop set for second French stint

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that experienced tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will be joining French side La Rochelle on a short-term loan.

Next steps in Pacific Islands professional teams’ journey

In a significant step forward for Pacific Islands rugby, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next year.

Head to Head: WSU’s controversial haka

MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate whether Walter Sisulu University should continue to perform the haka before Varsity Shield matches.

Etzebeth ruled out for ‘several weeks’ with finger injury

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has suffered a broken finger which is set to leave him sidelined for ‘several weeks’.

Stormers, Sharks to open Rainbow Cup

Kick-off times and dates for the first three rounds of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed, with the Stormers and Sharks set to open the tournament.

Rainbow Cup is critical for rugby industry

The PRO14 Rainbow Cup is a window to South African rugby’s future. It’s critical for the industry that this opportunity remains open for action, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions release Jantjies for ‘medical joker’ stint with Pau

The Lions have confirmed that, upon request from Elton Jantjies, the experienced flyhalf has been released to serve as a medical joker with French club Pau.

Coetzee, Ulster mutually agree to early release

Vodacom Bulls-bound Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee has been granted permission for an early release from his Ulster contract.