Stefan Terblanche’s Perfect XV

Wallaby backs dominate in former Springbok finisher Stefan Terblanche’s team made up of the best he played with and against.

Jonathan Mokuena’s Perfect XV

Former Lions and Cheetahs flank Jonathan Mokuena went Bok-heavy in picking a team of the best he played with and against.

Thinus Delport’s Perfect XV

Former Springbok fullback Thinus Delport picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 13-year career.

Stormers retain World Cup winner

Herschel Jantjies has signed a two-year extension with the Stormers, keeping the Springbok scrumhalf at the Cape franchise until at least 2024.

English Premiership club sign Jake’s son

Wesley White, son of the Vodacom Bulls’ director of rugby Jake White, is one of three new signings made by Bath for the 2022-23 season.

Watch: Rassie is wise to Wales’ wily ways

Rassie Erasmus is already hard at work trying to poke holes in Wales’ game plan ahead of the Dragons’ three-Test showdown with the Springboks in June.

Varsity Cup wrap: Shimlas claim Bloem derby spoils

Tuks claimed a 38-30 bonus-point win against UCT in Pretoria in round three of the Varsity Cup, while UFS Shimlas fought back from a 10-0 deficit to beat the CUT Ixias 48-27 and consolidate their position at the top of the log.

World Rugby suspends Russia ‘until further notice’

Russia and Belarus were suspended from all international rugby “until further notice” on Tuesday, the world governing body said, as it announced “full and immediate” sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.

Italy’s set piece takes a hit as hooker ruled out of Six Nations

Italy hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with a dislocated left elbow, the Italian Rugby Federation said.

Double yellow blows Stormers’ lead in gusty Galway

Connacht rode the wind and the referee to edge the Stormers in Galway on Saturday.