Connacht boss rains on Stormers’ parade

Coach Andy Friend dismisses the in-form Stormers’ chances of upsetting Connacht in inclement weather at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday.  

Sharks boss eager for Powell to lend a hand

The Sharks’ Sean Everitt is desperate for Neil Powell to take over as director of rugby, allowing him to be more “hands on” as head coach.

Baby Boks get global tournaments boost in 2023

Fans can expect to see a welcome boost for the Junior Springboks on the international stage after World Rugby announced on Tuesday that the men’s World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy will return in 2023.

Van Graan: SA leg will shape URC playoff race

Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.

Hungry Lions lose Burger to Wasps

English Premiership outfit Wasps have announced the signing of Lions centre Burger Odendaal for next season.

Unbeaten Sharks set on winning ways

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, is the mantra for Sharks coach Etienne Fynn and captain James Venter as the Currie Cup frontrunners strive to build on their unbeaten start to the season.

Dayimani is down for trench warfare in Galway

Fleet-footed loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani is ready for a ‘battle in the trenches’ in the Stormers’ clash against Connacht in Dublin on Saturday.

Injury-ravaged Six Nations teams tweak squads

Ireland, Scotland and Italy have all been forced to alter their squads ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures due to injuries.

Varsity Cup wrap: NWU Eagles fly high against UWC

There were wins for UCT, NWU, Wits, Tuks and Shimlas in round two of the 2022 Varsity Cup on Monday.

Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby debut further delayed

The long-awaited debut of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby has been further delayed by the postponement of the team’s scheduled second-round match against the Chiefs.