JK: All Blacks will fake injury to pick Richie

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan is convinced that Richie Mo’unga will face the Springboks later this year. Mo’unga is set to return to New Zealand after his stint with the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan, but NZ Rugby policy currently rules him out of the Nations...

Kirwan: Time to scrap Super Rugby

All Blacks great John Kirwan has delivered a blunt verdict on the future of Super Rugby. “I think it’s over.” The former All Blacks wing says the competition that once set the global standard no longer captures the imagination of fans and needs a radical overhaul....

Jalibert: Bordeaux want a second star

Matthieu Jalibert has laid down the challenge to a desperate Leinster side ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final in Bilbao. The France flyhalf declared that Bordeaux Bègles are chasing a second star and another place in European rugby history. Jalibert says...

Mokuena: Benhard never in Bok picture

One of Benhard Janse van Rensburg’s former coaches believes his Test opportunity would probably never have come in South Africa. The strong midfielder is on the verge of living out his Test dream with England, after being included in Steve Borthwick’s training squad....

SA-raised coach to help England unlock Boks

Byron McGuigan has been appointed to Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff on a full-time basis ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship. The Namibia-born, South Africa-raised former Scotland centre first linked up with England during last year’s tour to Argentina and...