Black Ferns bash Scotland

New Zealand and France claimed emphatic Women’s World Cup wins in Whangarei on Saturday while Australia and Wales did enough to reach the quarter-finals.

Bulls maintain junior dominance

The Vodacom Bulls claimed the SA Rugby U21 Cup with a clinical performance against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Jantjies reacts to Bok omission

Elton Jantjies says he “fully understands and supports” the decision not to select him for the end-of-year tour.

Powell: Continuity key for Sharks

Director of rugby Neil Powell says the Cell C Sharks benefited from having a proper pre-season before the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

White feels sorry for Goosen

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he would have liked for Johan Goosen to have played more rugby before joining the Springboks.

Damian strikes it rich at Stormers

A third-party agreement has helped to make Damian Willemse one of South Africa’s best-paid rugby players.

Japan-based stars to bolster Boks

Springbok players at Japanese clubs will be available for the Test against England at Twickenham on 26 November.

Ex-Bok in line for top SA Rugby job

Former Springbok loose forward Thando Manana is in strong contention to become one of SA Rugby’s two new CEOs.

USA back Brache for Cheetahs clash

Marcel Brache will start at fullback for the Gary Gold-coached USA Falcons against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Roberts: URC a perfect fit for SA teams

Former Wales and Stormers centre Jamie Roberts says SA teams have adapted to northern-hemisphere conditions and are in their element in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.