Eddie’s two-word text to England outcast revealed
Sam Simmonds says Eddie Jones has congratulated him on his inclusion in the British & Irish Lions squad despite being overlooked by the coach for the England squad.
No place for SA teams in Europe next season
European Professional Club Rugby chief executive Vincent Gaillard says South African teams will not be in the Champions Cup next season.
Bok watch: JLDP shines in 50th appearance
A closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Watch: Faf, Jean-Luc contribute to Sale wonder try
Springboks Faf de Klerk and Jean-Luc du Preez were heavily involved in the buildup as the Sale Sharks scored a try from inside their own half.
Watch: Coetzee ready to tackle Premiership
Former Stormers loose forward Jaco Coetzee has fully recovered from his knee injury and has been involved in full training with Bath.
Watch: Mike Brown’s red card that led to ban
Harlequins fullback Mike Brown was suspended for six weeks for this stamp on Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor.
Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Saffas Abroad: Faf’s Premiership form continues
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is starting to hit top form as the buildup to the British & Irish Lions series continues after starring for the Sale Sharks against the Leicester Tigers.
Lancaster eager to welcome SA teams to Europe
Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.
Groom makes switch back to English Premiership
London Irish have completed the short-term signing of scrumhalf Nic Groom following his recent departure from Edinburgh.
