England climb, Springboks fall in rankings

The Springboks have dropped to No 6 in the World Rugby rankings after their 25-10 loss to England in Cape Town.

Bath enter race for Vermeulen

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.

Bulls keen to keep hold of Mitchell

Blue Bulls Rugby Union president Willem Strauss has confirmed they are eager to extend John Mitchell’s contract beyond the 2019 season.

‘World Rugby must show leadership’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says while rugby has changed, World Rugby hasn’t moved with the times.

Whiteley leads Lions past Bulls

The Golden Lions XV beat the Blue Bulls 47-29 in Johannesburg, while there were also wins for Western Province, the Sharks XV, Pumas, Boland and Griquas in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Ashwin colleagues: SuperSport is racist

At least four black SuperSport presenters have accused management of racism in a letter sent to the company.

SA Rugby, unions set for court battle

Five rugby unions are considering contesting SA Rugby’s budget for 2018 in court after their annual payout was cut by about R11-million.

Cape Town Stadium faces Test rugby wait

Cape Town Stadium, which is set to become the new home of Western Province rugby, may not host a Springbok Test until 2020.

Vermeulen to miss Rugby Championship

Springbok Duane Vermeulen has confirmed that he won’t be available for any of the Rugby Championship Tests. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rassie: Elton can’t take all the blame

Rassie Erasmus is confident that Elton Jantjies has the character to bounce back from a ‘challenging’ outing against England on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.