World Rugby freezes ‘water boy’ Rassie

Rassie Erasmus’ days as the Springboks’ water carrier are reportedly over, under World Rugby’s expected new rules barring him from taking the field.

Midweek blackout for touring Irish

Ireland will play two midweek matches against the Maori All Blacks on their mid-year rugby tour of New Zealand, it has been announced, creating an intense fixture list of five games in the space of 18 days.

Watch: Elton lets one fly off the boot

This pinpoint crosskick from Elton Jantjies for an epic Springbok breakout try is what the veteran flyhalf does when he’s not changing aeroplane lightbulbs.

Halfbacks dive back into Shark Tank

Veteran flyhalf Lionel Cronje will return to the Sharks on a two-year deal, while versatile scrumhalf Grant Williams has re-signed until 2024.

Frans to swap biltong for sushi?

Springbok Frans Steyn must decide if he wants to extend his contract at the Free State Cheetahs or accept a lucrative deal in Japan.

Watch: Drop-goal ‘hero’ scores own goal

Scores were locked at 20-20 when Petone scored the winning try against Hutt Old Boys Marist in the McBain Shield after charging down an attempted drop goal.

Two Boks crack Parisse’s Dream Team

Italy stalwart Sergio Parisse has picked two World Cup-winning Springbok legends in his all-time dream team.

State of the URC: Sharks lead SA charge

The Sharks will head into the final round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship group matches as South Africa’s leading contender.

La Rochelle race into second Euro decider

Skipper Gregory Alldritt led La Rochelle into a second successive European Champions Cup final against Leinster after edging Racing 92 20-13 in an error-ridden match on Sunday.

Sharks secure net around quartet

The Sharks have extended the services of locks Reniel Hugo and Emile van Heerden, along with fullback Anthony Volmink and prop Dian Bleuler.