‘Disappointed’ Kiwis to host Bledisloe series
New Zealand may have lost out on hosting the Rugby Championship, but the Wallabies will travel to New Zealand to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in October.
Duhan singled out as PRO14’s best by peers
Edinburgh’s South African wing Duhan van der Merwe has been named the PRO14 Players’ Player of the Season for the 2019-20 campaign.
WP defend position after board member quits
The Western Province Rugby Football Union has stated it will ‘not become involved in a war of words’ after Raymond van Niekerk resigned as a member of the board.
Rebels, Reds unveil teams for playoff showdown
The Rebels have been bolstered by the return of Andrew Kellaway and Campbell Magnay, while the Reds have named an unchanged lineup for their Super Rugby AU playoff in Brisbane on Saturday.
Ulster coach looks to ‘clutch player’ Coetzee for inspiration
Dan McFarland believes Ulster will head into the PRO14 final against Leinster as underdogs and, should they have a chance to claim the title, it will depend on the performance of Marcell Coetzee.
Nonkontwana leaves Bulls for English club
English second division club the Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Abongile Nonkontwana from the Vodacom Bulls on a two-year deal.
Former premier appointed as WP chairman
Former Western Cape premier and ex-South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been appointed as chairman of the Western Province Rugby Football Union.
Boks’ Eight Nations switch gains support
The Six Nations have reportedly unanimously thrown their support behind the idea to have the Springboks participate in the upcoming Eight Nations competition.
Seven uncapped players in ABs squad
Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke and Hoskins Sotutu are three of seven uncapped players who have been included in the All Blacks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.
Premiership wrap: Sale move up to second
Faf de Klerk and captain Jono Ross starred in the Sale Sharks’ 40-31 win over the Leicester Tigers, while there were also wins for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday.
