Nienaber: Lions will have their ducks in a row

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expects the coaching continuity and experience of Warren Gatland to pose a massive challenge during next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.

Chiliboy’s appeal based on ‘errors and forged evidence’

Disgraced ex-Bok Chiliboy Ralepelle has indicated that his appeal on his eight-year ban for substance abuse is based on irregularities during the testing process and evidence tampering.

NZ set to suffer Trans-Tasman tournament blow

Reports from Australia suggest that Rugby Australia are set to rebuff New Zealand Rugby’s proposal for a trans-Tasman alternative to Vodacom Super Rugby.

Watch: Stormers return to training

Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse shares his thoughts on being back at training with his teammates, while several squad members also visited Juarno Augustus’ community of Eersterivier for Mandela Day.

Blues shift Barrett to flyhalf

Beauden Barrett will shift from fullback to flyhalf in one of five changes to the Blues’ starting lineup for their clash against the Chiefs in Auckland on Sunday.

Winless Chiefs make solitary change

Warren Gatland has made just one personnel change to the Chiefs’ starting lineup for their showdown with the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.

Superbru: Can Chiefs break losing streak?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for round seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa and round four of Super Rugby AU.

Etzebeth commits long term to Toulon

French club Toulon have confirmed that Springbok World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth has extended his contract through to 2024.

Saracens to face Stormers in high-profile friendly

Saracens have announced their intention to play a high-profile match against the Stormers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021.

Teaser: Hadebe’s shot at redemption

Former Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe has signed for Griquas after serving a four-year doping ban, and wants to finish his career on his own terms.