South Africa

Explained: World Rugby Rankings

The men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result.     Whatever...

Stormers make 3 changes for Connacht

There are three changes and a positional switch in the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday. Evan Roos,...

SA URC franchises to test themselves in Europe

The South African United Rugby Championship franchises will put their skills to the test in Europe for the first time in 2022 this weekend as all four sides face international opposition on short one-week...

England Six Nations: Lawes and Itoje return for Wales Test

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales (KO 4.45pm).       Courtney Lawes returns at blindside flanker and...

Northampton Saints sign Italy scrum-half

Northampton Saints have completed the signing of scrum-half Callum Braley ahead of the 2022/23 season, with the Italian international set to arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer...

Final Whistle | What does Eben Etzebeth's move to the Sharks mean for South African rugby?

Take on Tomorrow - Player in Focus: Siya Kolisi (Episode 1)

URC Preview: Benetton v Sharks

Benetton have had a poor run in the URC, recording a solitary victory since the end of November.   But their only loss at home in any competition since March was against the Ospreys earlier this...

URC Preview: Connacht v Stormers

Connacht have an impressive record against South African opposition, winning their last seven matches since losing to the Cheetahs in March 2018.   But they will be keen to rediscover a winning...

URC Preview: Zebre Parma v Bulls

Zebre Parma will be keen for a return to action after Storm Eunice dashed their plans for a trip to Cardiff last week.   The Italian side, are without a URC victory since they beat the Dragons a...