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...

Concussion lawsuit could collapse

Rugby’s long-running concussion lawsuit could be heading towards collapse after dozens of former players risk having their claims struck out. The legal action, launched in 2020 against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union, involves hundreds...
Watch: ‘We’ve missed him a lot’

Watch: ‘We’ve missed him a lot’

Stormers coach John Dobson welcomes the return of two key players ahead of next Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff in Cape Town. Determined to make the most of the chance to play a @Vodacom #URC Quarter-Final in front of our fans next week....

Champions Cup to scrap pool stage?

A radical proposal to overhaul the Investec Champions Cup by scrapping the pool stage and introducing a straight knockout format is gaining support. According to The Telegraph, the English clubs are driving plans for a revamped 16-team tournament that would begin with...