Owens: Players have to change behaviours

Speaking to the Rugby Tonight show, former international referee Nigel Owens has lamented players’ inability to adapt to the new breakdown laws.

Red cards reign in Premiership

This weekend’s Premiership was marked by a series of sanctions for foul play, including a red cards for Jasper Wiese and Hanro Liebenberg, and a yellow for Jean-Luc du Preez. Players need to adapt to the stricter interpretations of the law, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Player welfare concerns key to World Cup overhaul plans

Under reported pressure from unions to address player welfare, the board of Rugby World Cup Ltd has formulated plans to change the competition’s structure for the next 2023 World Cup in France.

Playing selector: Bok options at No 8

With plenty of depth in the eighthman position, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE examines South Africa’s options ahead of the British & Irish Lions series.

WP: Marais comments ‘inappropriate’

The Western Province Professional Rugby board has issued a statement refuting media comments made last week by WPRFU president Zelt Marais.

Watch: De Klerk, Du Preez combine

Springboks Faf de Klerk and Daniel du Preez combined to seemingly score a stunning try for Sale. However, the TMO ultimately ruled the pass had gone forward. Do you agree?

Nhleko appointed Junior Bok coach

SA Rugby has appointed Bafana Nhleko as the new head coach of the Junior Springboks, having previously worked as an assistant coach under Chean Roux.

Six Nations Preview: Round 2

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE previews all of the action ahead of the second round of the Six Nations tournament, picking out the key players to watch.

Weekly digest: Catch up on our top stories

Join us in looking back at all the best-read stories from this past week. In this edition of our weekly digest, we recap the news about Siya Kolisi, amateur rugby’s return and more …

Italy opt for continuity against England

Italy have announced their team to face England at Twickenham in the second round of the Six Nations, making minimal changes to the team that faced France last week.