Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side

Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying “hell awaits” gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced on Monday.

O’Connor ruled out but To’omua starts for Wallabies against France

Veteran Australia back James O’Connor was on Monday ruled out of the first Test against a depleted France, but Wallabies playmaker Matt To’omua was declared fit after a neck injury.

Du Toit happy to return to Bok second row

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is more than willing to shift back to the second row if needed during the British & Irish Lions series.

England toil to subdue USA rebellion

Rookie flyhalf Marcus Smith scored 13 points as England were chased to the final whistle in a hard-fought win against the USA at Twickenham on Sunday.

Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.

Nienaber: Willemse can be a valuable utility option

Jacques Nienaber has hinted that Damian Willemse could be a successor of sorts to Frans Steyn as a player capable of covering multiple positions in the backline.

RG could face setback in race to be fit for Lions series

Lock RG Snyman will reportedly have to undergo a skin graft after sustaining burns to his knee during a “fire-pit accident” in Ireland last month.

Successful surgery for Moerat, but faces months on the sidelines

Stormers and Western Province lock Salmaan Moerat has undergone successful neck surgery and has said he can now “look forward” to beginning a period of rehabilitation.

Gratitude, relief, and pride for Junior Bok coach

The Junior Springboks’ triumph in the U20 International Series at Newlands on Saturday was a pleasing reward for a very good group of players said head coach Bafana Nhleko.

Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.