Swys committed to Lions
Swys de Bruin insists he will honour his Lions contract, which expires at the end of next year’s Super Rugby campaign.
Coles in All Blacks training squad
Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in the All Blacks’ 29-man training squad for the Rugby Championship.
Toomua makes Australia return
Utility back Matt Toomua will be available for the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship campaign after joining the Rebels.
Gelant set to miss Rugby Championship
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has been ruled out for up to two months due to a shoulder injury.
Kuridrani to miss Rugby Championship
Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani will be sidelined for three months due to a pectoral injury.
Willemse called up to Bok camp
Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse and four other uncapped players for a Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch.
Rugby Championship referees confirmed
Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the Springboks’ match against the All Blacks in Wellington on 15 September.
Sanzaar ‘making strong progress’
Sanzaar says its joint-venture partners had ‘challenging’ discussions in Singapore this week on the future of its competitions.
Sanzaar: Crotty’s try was legal
Sanzaar referees boss Lyndon Bray says All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty scored a legitimate try against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.
‘Springboks are back’
Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby.
