Italian woman banned for biting

Italy lock Sara Tounesi has received a 12-match ban for biting a Japan player during their Women’s World Cup match in Auckland on Sunday.

SA Rugby much more than a magazine

From Chester Williams to Siya Kolisi, SA Rugby magazine has come a long way, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Elton checks into drug rehab

Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly booked himself into a drug rehabilitation centre in a bid to “return to the field as a better man and player”.

Sacha, Manie to attend Bok camp

Sacha Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok will join the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch, with Johan Goosen set to leave it.

Louw blow for Boks

The Springbok selectors have called up a replacement for the injured Elrigh Louw ahead of the three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.

On this day: All Blacks leave it to Beaver

Stephen Donald was fishing on the Waikato river with friends when he got the call to come to Auckland and play in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final.

‘Relieved’ Bulls shift focus to Sharks

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has praised his side for their dominant second-half performance against Benetton on Friday night.

White: Louw heard something ‘go’

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was cautiously optimistic about Elrigh Louw’s ankle injury after their 44-22 win over Benetton in Treviso.

Dobson: Malherbe the ultimate Stormer

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson has paid tribute to Frans Malherbe ahead of the tighthead prop’s record-breaking 124th appearance for the franchise.

Barrett brothers could miss All Blacks Test

The three Barrett brothers were among six All Blacks who didn’t board the plane on Saturday for the Test in Japan.