Bastareaud: I’ve crossed the line

Toulon captain Mathieu Bastareaud has apologised for the act of foul play that saw him red-carded against Castres.

All Blacks battle past brave Pumas

The All Blacks claimed a 46-24 bonus-point win against a committed Argentina in Nelson on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

13 Springbok stats and facts

For the Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Watch: Prop punches opponent’s testicles

Wellington prop Tolu Fahamokioa tried to punch Waikato No 8 Jordan Manihera’s testicles during a New Zealand Cup match.

Sharks battle past Free State ‘B’

The Sharks were made to sweat for their 33-29 win against Free State’s second-stringers in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Rassie must focus on Bok job

Rassie Erasmus should not coach the Bulls in next year’s Super Rugby tournament, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

‘No racism among rugby youngsters’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander told parliament on Tuesday that racism is not prevalent at the grassroots level of the sport.

SA Rugby in financial strife

SA Rugby told the Portfolio Committee of Sport and Recreation in parliament on Tuesday that it had suffered a net loss of R62-million in 2017.

Pumas tweak squad for Australasian tour

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made four changes to his squad for their Rugby Championship matches in New Zealand and Australia.

Two Boks in Cheetahs squad

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has named a 26-man squad for their opening two matches of the Pro14.