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Nel ruled out of Six Nations

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Scotland prop Willem Nel has been ruled out of this year's Six Nations Championship because of a neck injury, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) said on Friday.

Jones issues warning over Lions distraction

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Eddie Jones has warned his players not to allow the lure of selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand to distract them from their immediate task of defending the Six Nations title.

Jones sticks with tried and tested

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Eddie Jones sprang few surprises when he announced his 34-man Six Nations squad on Friday, with three uncapped players included and a recall for prop Ellis Genge.

BlitsBoks set sights on Olympics

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Josh Isaacson chatted to South African Sevens coach Neill Powell ahead of their trip to New Zealand.

BlitzBoks set sights on Olympics

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Josh Isaacson chatted to South African Sevens coach Neill Powell ahead of their trip to New Zealand.

England may impose five-year residency rule

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

England's Rugby Football Union is backing a proposal to increase the residency qualification period to five years from the current three to restrict the number of rugby union players who switch nationalities.

Key players commit to WP Rugby

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Western Province Rugby Group CEO, Paul Zacks, has confirmed that Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is among a host of key players that have committed their future to WP Rugby, by signing long-term contracts.

Cardiff Blues sign Franco van der Merwe

9 years ago by Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Ulster second-row Franco van der Merwe ahead of the 2017-18 season. “Franco is a quality player, who will bring physicality and experience to the...

Pro12: Lock Franco van der Merwe to leave Ulster for Cardiff Blues

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Cardiff Blues sign South Africa lock Franco van der Merwe after three seasons with Ulster.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aplon re-signs for Grenoble until 2020   South Africa fullback Gio Aplon has committed his future to Grenoble with a new three-year deal.   The 34-year-old, who played 17 times for the Springboks,...