Owens lauds Folau sacking

Referee Nigel Owens says shunned fullback Israel Folau only has himself to blame for the termination of his contract by Rugby Australia.

Glasgow Warriors power into final

Kyle Steyn starred as the Glasgow Warriors clinched a convincing 50-20 victory over Ulster in their Pro14 semi-final on Friday.

Golden Lions bring out big guns

Ruan Combrinck, Wandisile Simelane and Sylvian Mahuza have been named in the Golden Lions’ team to take on the Pumas in a Rugby Challenge clash on Saturday.

White: Abolish team announcements

Jake White says it’s time to consider scrapping the rule that forces teams to announce their match-day squads at least 48 hours before kick-off.

Folau breaks silence over fallout

Israel Folau described his controversial fallout with Rugby Australia as ‘challenging’ in an address during a Sydney church service.

Steyn eyes Loftus swansong

Flyhalf Morné Steyn wants to return to Pretoria to end his playing career with the Vodacom Bulls.

Clermont cruise to Euro success

Clermont claimed a third title in Europe with a clinical 36-16 victory over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup final in Newcastle on Friday.

Back Lions to win by 8+

The MONEY MAN, in his IOL betting column, is backing the Warren Whiteley-led Lions to defeat the Waratahs by eight or more points at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Human: Bulls need patience on attack

Pote Human says the Vodacom Bulls will need to utilise all their opportunities in order to beat the Crusaders on Friday.

Injury blow for All Blacks star

All Blacks and Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.