Curry out, Farrell in for Lions?

A leg injury for Tom Curry could open the door for Owen Farrell to get a call-up from his father Andy for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. Concerns over Curry’s hamstring have reopened the door for Owen to join the Lions squad heading Down Under...

Duhan: I’m going to work on my speed

Duhan van der Merwe insists he will be raring to go when joining up with the British & Irish Lions squad, even if he doesn’t get to play before then. The South African winger suffered an ankle injury that required surgery in Edinburgh’s Vodacom URC match against...

Libbok ‘requests’ Stormers release

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is reportedly seeking a full release from his Stormers contract. Recent reports suggested that the World Cup and Vodacom URC winner might pursue a sabbatical in Japan before returning to Cape Town, but according to Netwerk24, Libbok...

Waratahs allay fears over Wallaby star

Utility back Joseph Suaalii did not suffer any fractures against the Reds on Friday and remains in contention for the British & Irish Lions in Australia. The 21-year-old Suaalii left the field on a medical cart in a neck brace after colliding with Waratahs...