O’Connor set for Wallabies comeback

The Sale Sharks have released James O’Connor to allow the Australian to return to his home country and resurrect his Test career with the Wallabies.

Tigers capture Bulls flank

The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Vodacom Bulls forward Hanro Liebenberg ahead of the 2019-20 season.

Harlequins snap up Bok wing

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls wing Travis Ismaiel has agreed to join English club Harlequins for the 2019-20 Premiership season.

Bosch should follow Barrett’s path to success

Curwin Bosch would have been much better off sharpening his game in the Springboks’ camp than preparing for a watered-down Currie Cup with the Sharks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Viljoen joins South African departures

Stormers centre EW Viljoen has agreed to join the Leicester Tigers for the 2019-20 Premiership season.

Lions suffer player exodus

Springboks Lionel Mapoe and Ruan Combrinck are among the 10 players confirmed to be leaving the Lions on Tuesday.

Can Jaguares crack Christchurch code?

The Jaguares should look to the Crusaders for inspiration ahead of the Super Rugby final challenge in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Four new caps in All Blacks squad

Crusaders backs Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor are among the four newcomers in the All Blacks’ 39-man squad for their first two Rugby Championship matches.

Peyper to officiate final

Jaco Peyper has been appointed as the referee for the Vodacom Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Jaguares in Christchurch on Saturday.

Watch: Passion of the Jaguares

Look back at the passionate way the Jaguares were welcomed on to the field before last weekend’s semi-final win against the Brumbies in Buenos Aires.