Smit: Rugby will never be 100% safe

While John Smit supports reasonable initiatives to reduce the risk of serious injury in rugby, the iconic Springbok centurion says sport will never be 100% safe.

Venter, Duhan among free Worcester players

Troubled Premiership club Worcester are braced for a player exodus after a company that holds their contracts was wound up at a court hearing on Wednesday.

Lions change two for Edinburgh clash

The Lions have made one alteration each to their starting pack and backline for Friday’s @Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh. #URC

All eyes on pocket rocket Abrahams

Cell C Sharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile.

Rewind: Moyano the bowling ball

Back when Super Rugby was still a thing, Jaguares wing Ramiro Moyano found himself up against three Melbourne Rebels defenders with the tryline beckoning – watch what happened next!

By the numbers: Zebre vs Stormers

The DHL Stormers will look to pick up another full house of points when they travel to Parma to face Zebre after blitzing the Italian outfit by 48 points last season.

Analysis: Bok attack fired in Rugby Champs!

A deep dive into the Rugby Championship has revealed the Springboks were second only to the All Blacks in terms of a successful attack during the tournament.

Tough road ahead for SA at Women’s World Cup

All eyes will be on Eden Park on Saturday when South Africa and France kick off the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

By the numbers: Edinburgh vs Lions

The Lions will look to become the first South African team to win in Scotland’s capital when they face Edinburgh in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.

Barnes to set record in France vs Boks Test

English referee Wayne Barnes is set to make history in the Test between France and the Springboks as World Rugby revealed the match officials for the November internationals.