Former Lions prop seals France move

Recently released Lions prop Dylan Smith has officially joined Stade Francais as a medical joker, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

Stander announces shock retirement

Ireland and Munster No 8 CJ Stander has announced that he will be retiring from all professional rugby at the end of the current season.

Madibaz looking to make mark on Varsity Cup return

NMU Madibaz head coach Andre Tredoux opens up on last year’s Varsity Shield campaign, changes to his squad and his expectations for the coming Cup season.

Watch: Highlights from Stander’s career

After announcing his shock retirement on Tuesday, check out these tribute videos to CJ Stander, who was a star performer for Munster and Ireland.

Velleman out as Div overhauls EP for Griquas clash

EP Elephants coach Peter de Villiers has rung the changes to his side ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Griquas in Gqeberha.

Poll: Who to fill Du Toit’s Bok boots?

With Pieter-Steph du Toit racing to prove his fitness for the British & Irish Lions series, we ask readers to pick his possible replacement on the side of the Bok scrum.

Du Toit closing in on return to play

Pieter-Steph du Toit has recovered from his long-term thigh injury but his return to the field for the Stormers has been delayed by a nose injury. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Watch: Classic interview with Bristol prop

Check out some of the brilliant responses from Bristol Bears prop Max Lahiff on the eve of their victory over Wasps this past weekend.

Dobson offers detail on Du Toit’s future, injury ‘trauma’

John Dobson says Pieter-Steph du Toit has not yet received an official offer from any Japanese team and will be with the Stormers until the end of October. DYLAN JACK reports.

Smith seals Lions departure

The Lions have announced that they have agreed to a ‘mutual separation’ with loosehead prop Dylan Smith with immediate effect.