All Blacks star pens new deal

New Zealand Rugby has made swift work locking down another key All Blacks player for the foreseeable future.

Kolisi: Powell getting stuck into Sharks drills

Former Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has only had a few weeks in his new position as Cell C Sharks director of rugby, but his impact has already been hailed by Siya Kolisi.

Richardson thriving in deep end of Shark Tank

Swimming with the big fish at the Shark Tank is evolving Dylan Richardson into an apex predator worth keeping a close eye on.

Pick your Bok bolter!

The likes of Sacha Mngomezulu and Henco van Wyk are rising SA stars who can shine for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour, according to Mark Keohane.

Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.

Jean: Willemse my Bok 10, not Goosen

Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.

Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour

Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.

Dobbo’s Diary: Good enough is old enough

Playing Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches in bucketing rain on foreign soil has taught DHL Stormers coach John Dobson to trust his gut.

Goosen in poll position as Bok 10

Johan Goosen is the only player designated as a specialist flyhalf in a 26-man Springbok squad for a three-day training camp to prepare for the November tour of the northern hemisphere.

Eddie: TMOs are failed refs

Eddie Jones has come out swinging against television match officials, referring to rugby’s fourth officials as referees who cannot “cut the mustard”.