French club to break bank for Barrett

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has been offered a deal by Lyon that would make him the highest paid rugby player in the world.

Pro14 preview (Round 3)

The Cheetahs and Kings will be looking to kick-start their campaigns in their first home games. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

New captain, front row for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein.

Treu submits list of grievances

An independent investigator has been appointed to probe the Stormers’ alleged mistreatment of assistant coach Paul Treu.

Hooper ruled out of Pumas clash

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from the team to play Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday, because of a hamstring injury.

Currie Cup preview (Round 5)

The Golden Lions and Western Province will do battle in a match that could go a long way in deciding who finishes top of the Currie Cup log, writes DYLAN JACK.

Perspective on Boks’ inexperience

CRAIG LEWIS highlights the disparity in experience between the Bok side picked to face the All Blacks this Saturday and those that have tasted success before.

Boks to target All Blacks lineout

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will try to expose the All Blacks’ lineout when they clash in Wellington on Saturday.

Kriel embraces positional switch

Jesse Kriel says the prospect of shifting to the wing is one that excites him ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.

‘Springboks are favourites’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists that the Springboks will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against his side as favourites.