LIVE: France Women vs Italy Women

Follow the live action as France face Italy in the first World Cup quarter-final in Whangerei.

Boks back Jenkins in RG’s absence

Rassie Erasmus says Jason Jenkins can help fill the second-row gap left by RG Snyman.

By the numbers: Bulls vs Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks get reacquainted when the SA teams do battle in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.

Hard-grafting Hyron to challenge Ironman Nortje

A pair of South African second-row grafters will lock horns on Sunday to see who can go the distance when the Vodacom Bulls host local rivals the Cell C Sharks in a #URC derby at Loftus Versfeld.

Lethal Leiua to duel rampant rookie Van Wyk

The SA teams resume their celebrated regional derbies in the #URC and Ellis Park will showcase Saturday’s blockbuster clash between two midfield sensations when the Emirates Lions host the DHL Stormers.

Xaba keeping it sharp for Stormers

Nama Xaba works both smart and hard as he couples an incredible work ethic with a sharp mind, which makes for an all-round threat all over the park for the DHL Stormers.

Hooper back for Wallabies against Scotland

Michael Hooper has been recalled to the starting XV for Australia’s European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Bok prop signs with French giants

Springbok anchor Vincent Koch has agreed to join French Top 14 side Stade Francais as a medical joker, ending widespread speculation around his future.

Readers: NZ to edge Boks in Europe

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say, and the All Blacks are almost twice as likely as the Springboks to go undefeated when the southern-hemisphere giants travel to do battle in Europe.

Branco back for Blitzboks

Branco du Preez is among five players who missed out on the Sevens World Cup to be included in the Blitzboks’ squad for this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens.