‘Perenara deserves a start’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

Folau enjoyed off-field controversy

Israel Folau says the torrid period surrounding his comments about gays has taught him a lot despite coming close to giving up on rugby union.

McGeechan bemoans reduced Lions tour

Former British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan is concerned about the team’s future as they face a shortened trip to South Africa in 2021.

Cheika shifts Folau to 13

Israel Folau will start at outside centre when the Wallabies face the All Blacks in the third Bledisloe Cup match in Yokohama on Saturday.

McKenzie to front Wallabies

Damian McKenzie will start at fullback for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

Blitzboks face tough start in Dubai

The Blitzboks will face Samoa, Argentina and Zimbabwe during the pool phase of the Dubai Sevens.

‘Du Toit a completely different prop’

Robbie Kempson says Sharks prop Thomas du Toit has made a successful transition from loosehead to tighthead prop. DYLAN JACK reports.

Superbru: Province or Sharks?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup Test, Currie Cup final and Pro14 matches.

Sharks set for scrum battle

Prop Juan Schoeman says the Sharks need to ‘fight for dominance’ from the very first scrum against a much-vaunted Western Province pack, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Willemse must curb attacking instincts’

Joel Stransky says Damian Willemse should retain the Western Province No 10 jersey for Saturday’s Currie Cup final but play more conservatively. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.