Russia will be at 2019 World Cup

World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will play in the 2019 World Cup after rejecting appeals from Spain and Romania against breaches of player eligibility in the qualifying process.

Simelane at wing for Junior Boks

Wandisile Simelane will start on the wing in one of six changes to the Junior Springboks’ XV to face France in the U20 Championship on Thursday.

Rokoua named in Kings squad

Fiji Sevens flyer Meli Rokoua has been included in the Kings’ 29-man provisional squad for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.

Lancaster: Rassie will improve Boks

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or England?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test matches.

Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test

England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.

Junior Boks lose Willemse, Du Plessis

Junior Boks flyhalf Damian Willemse has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury that he suffered in the win against Ireland.

Koch extends Sarries stay

Springbok prop Vincent Koch has signed an extension to stay with English Premiership champions Saracens until 2022.

Rhule ditches Stormers for Grenoble

Stormers wing Raymond Rhule is set for an early release from his contract to join French Top 14 side Grenoble.

Jones: Bath owner ‘the Trump of rugby’

England coach Eddie Jones has hit back at Bath owner Bruce Craig as the storm over England’s training methods continued.