Boks throw down gauntlet to Ireland

Ireland are the No 1-ranked side on the planet but a fired-up Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the 2022 Rugby Championship will reveal the “best team in the world” this season.

‘Brave’ Hooper pulls out of Argentina clash

Coach Dave Rennie has saluted the courage of Australia skipper Michael Hooper, who has pulled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina to protect his mental wellbeing.

Watch: Whose lineout is it anyway?

A couple of front-row brutes shove the opposing hooker to the turf after the nosey No 2 tries to listen in on their set-piece calls.

Young guns sign with Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson is delighted to have locked down two of South Africa’s most promising players for next season.

Stormers say farewell to URC champions

Two players who fulfilled significant roles for the Stormers in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship have parted ways with the Cape side.

Wallaby star ruled out for rest of season

Australia centre Samu Kerevi has been ruled out of the 2022 Rugby Championship after the Wallabies announced he was unlikely to play again before the end of the year.

Saffa takes charge of Glasgow Warriors 

One of South Africa’s most experienced tacticians has been appointed head coach of Scottish club Glasgow Warriors from next season.

Watch: This rugby injury is nuts

England rugby league star Jack Johnson explains how he had to have his “favourite” testicle surgically removed after a freak training ground incident.

Boks must pump ‘damn average’ All Blacks

The All Blacks are vulnerable and the Springboks must seize the moment to overrun their rivals in two Rugby Championship Tests in South Africa.

NZ Rugby boss casts doubt on Foster’s future

New Zealand Rugby’s chief has refused to say whether Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past the upcoming Tests against the Springboks.