‘Transformation failed the test, system failed black players’
Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has highlighted shortcomings in the South African rugby system that he believes have let black players down.
Jordan stars as Crusaders slay Highlanders
Will Jordan and Tom Christie scored two tries each as the Crusaders beat the Highlanders 40-20 in Dunedin on Saturday.
English clubs cleared to resume contact training
English Premiership clubs have been permitted to resume close- contact training next week ahead of the planned resumption of the 2019-20 season in August.
Van Wyk, Barrett start for Hurricanes
South African-born wing Kobus van Wyk has been selected in the Hurricanes’ starting lineup for Sunday’s clash against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Chiefs lose Lienert-Brown for Hurricanes clash
Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has made two changes to his starting XV for their match with the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Sunday.
Johnson to become player-coach
English third-division club Birmingham Moseley have confirmed the signing of former Springbok and Cheetahs player Ashley Johnson.
Havili at fullback as Crusaders reshuffle
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made five personnel changes and a positional switch to his starting XV for their match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Rebels go with star-studded backline
The return of Reece Hodge has boosted the Rebels’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.
Rookies start for Waratahs
Coach Rob Penney has named two uncapped players in the Waratahs starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby AU opener against the Reds in Brisbane.
D-Day looms for Dyantyi
Bok and Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi’s disciplinary hearing for the use of banned substances is set to take place in a virtual format within the next couple of months.
