Four debutants for Ireland’s Six Nations clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has included four uncapped players in their match-day 23 for the rescheduled Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

Bulls scrumhalves can ‘learn from the best’

Veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn says the Vodacom Bulls have done a great job to secure the services of Fourie du Preez as a part-time coaching consultant.

Front-row duo to boost Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have announced the signings of prop duo Hencus van Wyk and Khutha Mchunu on short-term deals.

Duhan, Kebble set for Scotland debuts

Duhan van der Merwe is set to make his Test debut for Scotland after being included in their starting lineup for their Test match against Georgia at Murrayfield on Friday evening.

Premiership final gets the go-ahead

Wasps have confirmed they will be able to continue preparation for Saturday’s Premiership final after no further players or staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Lions report four positive Covid-19 tests

The Lions have confirmed there have been four positive cases of Covid-19 in the squad this week, but that the players concerned are asymptomatic.

Gatland: Japan will offer stern test before SA tour

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says a warm-up clash with Japan will serve as important preparation before the team heads to South Africa.

Wallabies lose To’omua for Tri-Nations

The Wallabies have suffered a significant blow ahead of the Tri- Nations after it was reported that playmaker Matt To’omua will miss the tournament through injury.

Aussie boss ‘disappointed’ by Bok decision

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says they were ‘perplexed’ by the decision for the Springboks to be withdrawn from the Rugby Championship.

B&I Lions to host Japan before SA tour

The British & Irish Lions will host Japan at Scotland’s Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 26 June 2021 in a historic Test ahead of their tour to South Africa.