Wallabies prop banned for cocaine use

James Slipper has been suspended for two months and fined A$27,500 (R259,000) after twice testing positive for cocaine this season.

Ireland’s best to face Wallabies

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has selected a strong squad for their three-Test series against the Wallabies in Australia this June.

Sharks stick with same lineup

The Sharks have named an unchanged team for Friday’s match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.

‘England will beat Boks, win World Cup’

Outgoing England assistant coach Paul Gustard says he is confident they will win their three-match series with the Springboks and the 2019 World Cup.

Whiteley blow for Lions, Boks

Lions captain Warren Whiteley will not be fit in time to face the Stormers on Saturday and is likely to miss South Africa’s upcoming Tests against Wales and England.

Blitzboks boosted by Senatla’s return

Seabelo Senatla has returned to the Blitzboks and will be available for selection for the last two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Paris and London next month.

Sports minister won’t retract statement

Sports minister Tokozile Xasa stands by her statement on the Ashwin Willemse incident, despite SuperSport confirming that it was not racially motivated.

IRFU set to block Jantjies’ move to Ulster

The Irish Rugby Football Union is unlikely to approve Ulster’s planned move to sign flyhalf Elton Jantjies.

Rassie: Expect some Bok surprises

Rassie Erasmus says he won’t pick conservatively for the Springboks’ Test against Wales in Washington DC on 2 June.

Scrumhalf search a priority for Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus needs to select a group of scrumhalves this June with the 2019 World Cup in mind, writes JON CARDINELLI.