Bulls not asking R9-million for Mitchell

The Bulls have not requested £500,000 in compensation from the English RFU for the services of departing head coach John Mitchell.

Barrett to retain All Blacks No 10 jersey

Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Hansen defends All Blacks haka

Steve Hansen has hit back at former prop Kees Meeuws’ claim that the All Blacks haka is overused and has lost its mana.

Hooper fit for Rugby Champs opener

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been included in a 28-man Wallabies squad for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Sydney.

Boks set for big mental challenge

The Springboks will need to be mentally prepared for their Rugby Championship matches in Australia and New Zealand, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.

Watch: Super Rugby tries of season

The best five tries from the 2018 Super Rugby season, according to rugby.com.au.

Rugby Championship preview

Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ntubeni leads WP in friendly

Hooker Scarra Ntubeni has been appointed as captain of the Western Province team to take on Narbonne in Millau on Saturday.

Cheika, Mortlock dismiss Hansen’s claims

Michael Cheika and Stirling Morlock have rubbished Steve Hansen’s suggestion that the Wallabies are favourites heading into the first Bledisloe Cup Test.

Jack admits to role in McHugh injury

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack says that he may have dislocated referee David McHugh’s shoulder during the infamous incident in 2002 involving Springbok fan Piet van Zyl.