Rassie, Habana land leading roles at World Rugby

World Rugby has announced that Rassie Erasmus and Bryan Habana are among a host of leading international coaches and players who have been appointed to its interim committees.

Resolution, possible compromise sought after for Boks

Even if the Boks don’t make the start of the Rugby Championship, All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says they’d hope to see the defending champions involved down the line.

All Blacks trio battling knocks

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is a serious doubt for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, while playmakers Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett are also nursing knocks.

Plumtree slams Wallabies’ off-ball tactics

All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says their players are ‘fired up’ over off-the-ball incidents during their Bledisloe Cup draw with the Wallabies last Sunday.

Pumas lose captain for season

The Pumas’ Super Rugby Unlocked campaign has been dealt a significant blow after it was confirmed that captain Ryan Nell will miss the season through injury.

Boks given 48-hour Rugby Champs deadline

Sanzaar has confirmed that SA Rugby has until Friday to decide on sending the Springboks to Australia for the Rugby Championship.

Watch: Play of the Week – Super Rugby Unlocked (Week 1)

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies executed this perfect penalty kick-pass to find wing Jamba Ulengo, who scored unopposed in the right corner.

Smit set for shoulder surgery

The Lions have confirmed that Dillon Smit will undergo surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday in a further setback for the scrumhalf.

New centre pair to boost Stormers

The Stormers are set to start their Super Rugby Unlocked campaign against the Lions with a fresh and exciting centre pairing, writes DYLAN JACK.

Watch: How Japan beat the Boks in 2015

Check out part two of this fascinating video analysis from Squidge Rugby, highlighting the work done by Eddie Jones that led to Japan’s dismantling of the Springboks in the ‘Brighton Miracle’.