Kitshoff back, Willemse benched

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is one of three players who will make their first start of the season when the Stormers host the Jaguares on Friday.

Boost for Cape Town Sevens

Cape Town will retain the hosting rights for the South African leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series until 2023, while including a women’s tournament from next season.

Six Nations attracts lucrative offer

A private equity firm has reportedly made a £500-million offer to acquire a 30% stake in the Six Nations.

Six Nations teams (Round 5)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.

Lions confident to ‘back youngsters’

Coach Swys de Bruin says he will continue to place his faith in the talented young players coming through the Lions system, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Louw extends Bath stay

Springbok flank Francois Louw has signed a one-year contract extension with Bath that will take him into his ninth season in the English Premiership.

‘A dream to coach Stormers’

John Dobson says taking over as Stormers head coach in 2020 is a natural step in his own journey. DYLAN JACK reports.

Super Rugby Player of the Week (Round 4)

Rieko Ioane became the 18th player to score four tries in a Vodacom Super Rugby match as the Blues beat the Sunwolves 28-20 last Saturday.

White: We don’t need World League

Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned World Rugby’s proposed Nations Championship model.

Ward cops five-week ban

Sharks centre Jeremy Ward has received a five-week suspension for a dangerous off-the-ball tackle on Vodacom Bulls wing Rosko Specman.