Nations Championship fate set to be decided

World Rugby has set a deadline of this Friday for their Nations Championship proposal to be approved or rejected by the leading rugby nations.

Two Saffas in France RWC plans

Bernard le Roux and Paul Willemse have been included in a 37-man France squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

Good signs despite Jekyll and Hyde display

It’s been a weird Vodacom Super Rugby campaign for South Africa’s four franchises in 2019, but Boks boss Rassie Erasmus will still take a lot of positives from the competition ahead of the World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Marx commits to Lions, SA Rugby

In a significant boost for SA Rugby and the Lions, Bok hooker Malcolm Marx has extended his contract with the Johannesburg-based franchise until 2021.

Mitchell extends England stay

John Mitchell has been handed a two-year extension to his contract as England’s defence coach.

Marx to leave SA shores?

Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx has been linked with a move to join the Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan after the World Cup later this year.

Watch: 100 days to the World Cup

World Rugby marks 100 days to go until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Whiteley faces two months out

Warren Whiteley is not expected to be available at the start of the Test season due to his recurring knee injury.

Terblanche, Burger on WC disciplinary team

Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche and referee Freek Burger have been included in the team of judicial members for the World Cup in Japan.

Addressing the human element

A new management role could have far-reaching benefits as SA Rugby moves towards ensuring that the national team are settled and supported in every area of their lives, writes CRAIG LEWIS.