Wasps fullback Willie le Roux says he has had no contact from SA Rugby about playing for the Springboks again. The last of Le Roux’s 41 Test caps came against Italy in November 2016. When asked by The Rugby Paper whether he was hoping for a Bok recall in June, the 28-year-old said: ‘I’m really enjoying my rugby, but my focus is… Read more →
The Super Rugby warm-up match between the Bulls and Stormers will no longer be played in Los Angeles. According to a Bulls press release, this is due to issues regarding the agreed upon transfers and logistics. ‘Player welfare and the management thereof are extremely important to the Bulls as well as the Stormers, and will not be compromised on in… Read more →
Wales’ 39-man squad for the 2018 Six Nations features two uncapped players in flank James Davies and wing Josh Adams. Davies (27) plays for the Scarlets and has also represented Wales Sevens and Great Britain Sevens at the 2016 Commonwealth Games. Adams (22) has scored nine tries for the Worcester Warriors, making him the top try-scorer in the English Premiership this… Read more →
Former Kings loose forward Cornell du Preez has been included in Scotland’s 40-man squad for upcoming Six Nations. The 26-year-old has won five Test caps since making his debut against England in last year’s Six Nations. Former Western Province and Stormers centre Huw Jones was also recalled by coach Gregor Townsend. Edinburgh trio Blair Kinghorn, Nathan Fowles and Murray McCallum… Read more →
Steinhoff has officially notified SA Rugby of its intention to withdraw from all sponsorship activities of the national sevens teams with immediate effect.
Mathieu Bastareaud has issued an apology, but still faces a lengthy ban after he was cited for alleged verbal abuse during Toulon’s Champions Cup match against Treviso on Sunday.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.
Racing 92 secured a hard-fought 34-30 win over Munster, while there were also European Champions Cup victories for Leinster, Toulon and Castres on Sunday.
Cobus Reinach scored a try as the Northampton Saints upset Clermont 34-21, while there were also European Champions Cup victories for Ulster, Exeter, Harlequins and the Scarlets.
Nico Lee scored a hat-trick as the Cheetahs beat the Kings 45-21 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday to win the first South African Pro14 derby. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. It was far from a high-octane encounter, but the competition’s first local derby got off to a lively start as brittle defensive work saw both teams scoring early tries. Ultimately, though, the Cheetahs… Read more →
