Former Italy captain dies aged 54

Tributes have poured in for former Italy captain Massimo Cuttitta, who passed away from Covid-19 complications.

Montpellier confirm Du Plessis exit

Montpellier have confirmed that an agreement has been reached to release Vodacom Bulls-bound loose forward Jacques du Plessis at the end of the season.

Jalibert boots Bordeaux through to Champions Cup semi-final

Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert scored all of Bordeaux’s points as they beat favourites Racing 92, 24-21 in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Rainbow Cup under threat

The planned PRO14 Rainbow Cup, due to commence in two weeks’ time, is in jeopardy.

Dayimani’s inspiring story: ‘I’ve already reached my dreams’

Hacjivah Dayimani’s extraordinary story is one of survival, courage and poignant perspective, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Havili slays Hurricanes with extra-time drop goal

David Havili kicked the game-winning drop goal in extra-time as the Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 30-27 in Wellington on Sunday.

Leinster make stirring comeback to eliminate defending champion Chiefs

Leinster fought back from 14 points down to beat the Exeter Chiefs 34-22 in their Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Rhule, Leyds help La Roch rout Sale

Raymond Rhule and Dillyn Leyds both got on the scoresheet as La Rochelle beat the Sale Sharks 45-21 in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Stormers add Pumas hard man

Pumas enforcer Willie Engelbrecht has joined the Stormers on loan after the Cape side’s back-row depth was hit by an injury to Juarno Augustus.

D-Mac clinches dramatic win for Chiefs

Damian McKenzie struck a long-range penalty in the sixth minute of extra time as the Chiefs beat the Highlanders 26-23 via the golden-point rule in Dunedin on Saturday.