All Blacks select 51 players for tour
Steve Hansen has named a 32-man squad for the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour as well a wider squad of 19 players for the Test against Japan.
Black legend: Irven October
In the eighth instalment of a series on black rugby legends, GARY BOSHOFF looks back at the career of former Saru fullback Irven October.
Cooper helps Newcastle stun Toulon
The Newcastle Falcons beat Toulon 26-25 in Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester.
Willemse set for France call-up
Montpellier lock Paul Willemse is set to be included in the France squad for their November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.
Province a potent package
Western Province strengthened their claim to the Currie Cup title with a masterful tactical performance at a storm-hit Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Dobson: Province won’t get complacent
Western Province coach John Dobson says his team is expecting a tougher challenge against the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-final at Newlands.
Human: Province scrum killed us
Blue Bulls coach Pote Human admitted his team was out-scrummed and out-thought in their weather-affected 34-7 loss to Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.
Bok contracts could be scrapped
Springbok contracts could be scrapped from the 2020 season, with players receiving bigger Test match fees instead.
Bulls may make two appointments
The Blue Bulls Company is considering hiring both a director of rugby and a head coach to replace John Mitchell.
Saffa duo guides Montpellier to victory
Henry Immelman and Ruan Pienaar made valuable contributions as Montpellier beat Edinburgh 21-15, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Ulster and the Scarlets in round one of the European Champions Cup on Saturday.
