Duhan, Weir start for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe and Duncan Weir have been included in Scotland’s run-on XV for their Autumn Nations Cup opener against Italy in Florence on Saturday.

WP deal with MVM Holdings in jeopardy

MVM Holdings could walk away from a potential investment in WP Rugby unless there is a clear willingness to cede majority control.

Sharks to name team on Thursday

The Sharks have been forced to postpone their team announcement until Thursday following delays in their Covid-19 test results.

Kirwan is wrong, red cards are here to stay

Suggestions that red cards ruin contests and need to be thrown out of Test rugby have to stop, writes DYLAN JACK.

Watch: Kaunda on Kolbe’s try

In this clip from ‘Chasing The Sun’, the late Kaunda Ntunja explains what his iconic commentary on Cheslin Kolbe’s try in the World Cup final means, using an analogy from the village.

Pieter-Steph: I’ve got huge respect for the ‘dirt-trackers’

In this uncut clip from ‘Chasing the Sun’, Pieter-Steph du Toit chats about Elton Jantjies’ role in preparing the Springboks for George Ford’s style of play and the impact of the team’s ‘dirt-trackers’ during last year’s World Cup.

Pretorius eager to face Grey hero Steyn

Stormers centre Rikus Pretorius is excited for the potential face-off against Cheetahs and Springbok veteran Frans Steyn on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Bok rankings gap widens

The Springboks have extended their lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings despite not playing a Test match since last year’s World Cup final.

Why Hougaard is eyeing NFL opportunity

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard says he views the opportunity to try out for a NFL contract as a possible ‘second chance’ to end his career on a high, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kirwan: Rugby doesn’t need red cards

Former All Blacks wing Sir John Kirwan has blasted World Rugby’s red-card protocols, suggesting the sanction should be removed from the game as it ruins the spectacle for fans.