Brits to provide surprise positional cover

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.

Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.

Janse van Rensburg to join Sharks

Outgoing Griquas coach Brent Janse van Rensburg will join the Sharks as an assistant coach to Sean Everitt for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Folau: ‘Sacking a restraint of trade’

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia’s termination of his contract was unlawful and an unreasonable restraint of trade in his bid to continue playing professional sport.

Gatland: Wales capable of beating anyone

Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his side has the potential to go deep into the tournament at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Sharks

The Free State Cheetahs will host the 2019 Currie Cup final after claiming a 51-30 victory over the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Scotland power past Georgia

Scotland scored five tries to claim a 44-10 victory over Georgia in a historic World Cup warm-up match in Tbilisi on Saturday.

Highlights: Lions vs Griquas

The Golden Lions booked a spot in the 2019 Currie Cup final after claiming a 34-19 victory over Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Ireland bounce back against Wales

Jacob Stockdale grabbed a brace as Ireland held on for a 22-17 win over Wales in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions power into Currie Cup final

The Golden Lions powered into the final of the Currie Cup after defeating Griquas 34-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday.