Georgia’s Six Nations hopes dashed

Six Nations chief executive John Feehan has ruled out increased calls for reform to the northern hemisphere competition and the possible inclusion of Georgia.

North returns for Wales

Wales winger George North has been passed fit to start against Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday.

Kolisi to captain Stormers

Flank Siya Kolisi has been confirmed as the Stormers’ captain for this year’s Super Rugby tournament.

Breakdowns key to slaying Kiwis

Robbie Fleck says South African teams will need to win the ‘breakdown numbers game’ in order to challenge their more fancied New Zealand counterparts. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Sponsor gives Carter the boot

All Black great Dan Carter has been stripped of a lucrative sponsorship deal with a car company after being caught and subsequently charged for drunk-driving.

Missed kick costs Tuks against UJ

Tuks flyhalf Joshua Stander missed an 81st minute conversion to hand UJ a narrow 18-17 victory, while there were also wins for Maties and Pukke in round four of the Varsity Cup on Monday.