Ireland hit by injuries for Bok clash

Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.

Two Boks in Wilko’s top 10

England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the World Cup-winning Springboks he ranks among the sport’s best ever.

Surprise France call-up for crocked Ntamack

Romain Ntamack was on Monday included in France’s 42-strong squad for the upcoming internationals against Australia, South Africa and Japan.

Wasps follow Worcester into administration

English rugby giants Wasps were Monday placed into administration with all the players made redundant – the second English Premiership club to suffer the fate in just three weeks.

Dobson: Everyone out to beat the Stormers

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson insists there will be no panic stations despite the reigning champions’ 14-match winning run in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship coming to an end. #URC

Watch: Inventive tap-penalty plays

With the Vodacom Bulls forward pack producing innovative moves from quick-tap penalties in recent seasons, look back at some of the most creative plays from the past.

Watch: White’s son dots down for Bath

Wesley White, son of Vodacom Bulls head coach Jake White, scored a try for Bath in a thrilling Premiership clash with Saracens.

Saffa lock to tackle Boks

Eddie Jones has called up a former DHL Stormers second rower to England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and the Springboks.

State of the URC: Sharks feast as Stormers hold firm

The Cell C Sharks made the most of their first home game of the 2022-23 #URC on the weekend, while the DHL Stormers kept their unbeaten run intact in Wales.

Savea set for sabbatical after World Cup

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.