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.

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. 

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.

What next for Pieter-Steph?

After an extended period on the sidelines and the prospect of now heading overseas, Pieter-Steph du Toit remains conspicuous by his absence. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.

Kolisi, Burger headline pre-season transfer activity

SARugbymag.co.za looks at recent transfer activities among the five franchises during the buildup to the Rainbow Cup.

Coetzee upbeat despite injury setback

Marcell Coetzee says he is positive that he will be available to play for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions despite suffering a thigh injury.

Ireland steal it at the death against Scotland

A late penalty by flyhalf Johnny Sexton secured a hard-fought 27-24 victory for Ireland against a spirited Scottish side in Edinburgh.

Willemse: Why I stayed with WP

Damian Willemse has explained his decision to turn down an offer from the Vodacom Bulls in favour of signing a contract extension with Western Province Rugby.

Jones: England have made World Cup statement

England coach Eddie Jones says his side have stolen a march on 2023 World Cup hosts France after their come-from-behind win at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘South African’ Blues steamroll Highlanders

Flyhalf Otere Black scored 19 points behind a Blues pack that manhandled the Highlanders for a 39-17 victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa at Eden Park on Sunday.