Worcester set to confirm new ownership

Reports in England suggest that Worcester Warriors are on the verge of agreeing to terms of a sale, which would secure the financially troubled Premiership club’s short- and long-term future.

Saru president: Jantjies accusations just ‘gossip’

In its first public comment on the matter, SA Rugby has brushed off the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies as just “hearsay” and “gossip”.

Rennie swings axe, confident Wallabies can ‘knock over’ NZ

Dave Rennie is confident a new-look Australia can get one hand on the elusive Bledisloe Cup with victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday, but warned the Wallabies must be at their best.

All Blacks muscle up for Wallabies clash

Brodie Retallick will begin his first game for New Zealand since fracturing a cheekbone, in one of two All Blacks changes announced for the midweek Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

Wallabies make surprise call at 10 against All Blacks

Veteran flyhalf Bernard Foley will start a Wallabies Test for the first time since the 2019 World Cup after getting the nod among eight changes to face the All Blacks on Thursday.

Bongi boosts Boks in Buenos Aires

Bongi Mbonambi has joined the Springboks in Buenos Aires on Monday after completing the initial stages of his recovery from the knee injury that has sidelined him since the second round of the Rugby Championship.

Willemse to stay at 10, Boks consider Jantjies saga ‘dealt with’

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Springboks who say they remain focused despite Elton Jantjies’ early exit from the tour to Argentina.

Koroibete: Wallabies want to bully All Blacks

Marika Koriobete has called on his teammates to “bring the brutality” when the Wallabies host the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Melbourne on Thursday.

Arendse waiting in wings for Bok return

Kurt-Lee Arendse has shrugged off a four-week suspension and is eager for a Springbok recall to face Argentina in Durban next week.

Powell backs successor to take Blitzboks to ‘next level’

Outgoing Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has given his support to his eventual successor, offering some wise words of advice and confirming he will be available to help with the transition.