Ireland swap two for Wales showdown

Coach Andy Farrell has made two injury-enforced changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s crucial match against Wales in Dublin.

Boks to host All Blacks in Nelspruit

The Springboks will play their home Tests in the 2020 season at six different venues across five provinces.

Watch: Varsity Cup highlights (Round 1)

Highlights of Maties’ demolition of Shimlas and Tuks’ nailbiting win over NWU in the first round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Stormers fuming at Hurricanes ‘cheap shots’

Stormers coach John Dobson is unhappy with the off-the-ball incidents during which captain Siya Kolisi was injured against the Hurricanes last weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Player welfare must be improved’

A year-long research project among SA’s professional players has revealed several key findings, including the fact that an ‘overwhelming majority intend to sign overseas deals soon’.

Rugby must follow cricket’s lead

Rugby needs to implement a decision review system sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA sides will need to find a spark

South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises must discover unique ways to overcome the odds this season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Bulls suffer Sage blow

Vodacom Bulls centre Dylan Sage faces an extended period on the sidelines after injuring his ankle during a warm-up match last weekend.

France overtake Wallabies in rankings

France climbed to sixth in the World Rugby rankings following their 24-17 win over England in Paris on Sunday.

Chiefs dealt injury blow

The Chiefs will be without All Blacks trio Damian McKenzie, Nepo Laulala and Angus Ta’avao for their crucial derby against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.