Serin at scrumhalf for France
Baptiste Serin will wear the No 9 jersey for France against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Steyn’s appeal dismissed
Montpellier flyhalf Frans Steyn's appeal against his four-week suspension has been dismissed by an independent committee.
Blitzboks embrace pressure
Captain Philip Snyman says there will be a target on the Blitzboks' backs when they go hunting their third title of the season in Sydney this weekend.
Gap has closed in world rugby
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes very little separates Test teams from the northern and southern hemisphere.
Joost upbeat despite setbacks
Joost van der Westhuizen says he only uses an oxygen machine when he can't breathe on his own, but insists his life doesn't depend on the device.
Telfer slams ‘Trump-like’ Jones
Scotland legend Jim Telfer has blasted England coach Eddie Jones for acting like US President Donald Trump.
Law changes for 2017
Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.
Pukke hold off UJ
Pukke got their title defence off to a solid start with a 16-12 victory over UJ in Johannesburg in the opening round of the Varsity Cup, while there were also wins for Shimlas, Tuks and NMMU.
2017 Varsity Cup log
‘American alliance’ closer to EP buyout
New York-based financier Douglas Schoninger attended a classified meeting with SA Rugby bosses in Cape Town last week over the possible buyout of a majority stake in EP Rugby.
