URC champ signs new Stormers deal

The Stormers have agreed new terms with one of their key Vodacom United Rugby Championship-winning campaigners for the foreseeable future.

Folau back from Test exile

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau says it was “awesome” to be ending his four years in the Test wilderness by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji on Saturday.

Watch: Kiwi prop slugs teammate

A front-row bruiser strikes a member of his own side after conceding a try during a domestic match in New Zealand.

Bafana brimming after Junior Boks win

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko was happy with the victory over Ireland on Wednesday, considering he had made six changes to the SA U20 starting pack for the clash.

Watch: Ireland ace kicks off a bender

Robbie Henshaw shows off his football skills at training ahead of a clash between Ireland and the All Blacks in New Zealand on Saturday.

Wallabies wince at Eddie’s record in Oz

Eddie Jones’ ominous record in his home nation has Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on red alert for the threat posed by England in Perth on Saturday.

Watch: Duane dazzles Dragons

The Springboks will miss magical passes like this from the injured Duane Vermeulen against Wales, the No 8 setting up skipper Fourie du Preez for the winning try at the 2015 World Cup.

Unsung Hero: Butch vs Van den Berg

South Africa is blessed with many players who work from behind the curtains – here’s your chance to decide which of these two Springboks deserve more credit.

Wales won’t show Boks ‘too much respect’

Hooker Ryan Elias says Wales are fired up to dominate a formidable Springbok pack when the two sides clash at “hostile” Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Nienaber: Pollard omission ‘nothing sinister’

Jacques Nienaber has insisted that flyhalf Handre Pollard wasn’t unfairly overlooked for the first Test against Wales on Saturday due to a selection policy.