Lions tour contingencies set to intensify

The British & irish Lions board is set to meet this week to discuss a potential contingency of switching their tour of South Africa to the UK and Ireland.

Top coaches concerned about SA’s domestic product

Nick Mallett and Swys de Bruin have both expressed their concerns over the quality of rugby in Super Rugby Unlocked and the Currie Cup.

Crusaders rope in experienced duo

The Crusaders have signed Rene Ranger and Josh McKay as injury cover ahead of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

Currie Cup semis kick-off times confirmed

The Vodacom Bulls and Lions will meet in the first of the two Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday, 23 January as SA Rugby announced the kick-off times.

Who performed against SA’s big sides?

With the Pumas and Griquas out of the running for the Currie Cup, DYLAN JACK looks at six players who were impressive against the ‘bigger’ unions throughout the domestic season.

Watch: Top 10 B&I Lions tries

Ugo Monye’s intercept against the Springboks in 2009 is among the best British & Irish Lions tries from the 2000s so far.

NZ Rugby in $2-billion sale deal

An American private equity firm is in advanced negotiations to buy a 15% stake in New Zealand Rugby in a mega-deal worth billions of dollars.

Premiership takes break after European Cups suspended

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that it will be taking a two-week break following the temporary suspensions of the European Champions and Challenge Cups.

White defends rookie Bulls prop

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has defended his decision to field youngster Jan-Hendrik Wessels at tighthead prop in their heavy loss to the Pumas this past Sunday.

Folau linked with rugby union return

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau could be set for a sensational return to rugby union following his sacking by Rugby Australia back in 2019.