Daan’s torture chamber wins over Sadie

Prop Carlü Sadie admits nothing quite prepared him for his first full scrum session under Bok scrum guru Daan Human. Sadie has faced some of the toughest packs in Europe, helped Bordeaux Bègles conquer Leinster in an Investec Champions Cup final and battled back from...

England eye Saffa prop

Ethan Burger’s outstanding display against Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit has reportedly thrust the former Tuks prop into contention for England selection. The 26-year-old Exeter Chiefs loosehead enhanced his growing reputation in last weekend’s 27-26 English...
Love makes All Blacks statement

Love makes All Blacks statement

Ruben Love has thrown himself firmly into the race for the All Blacks No 10 jersey after inspiring the Hurricanes to a crushing Super Rugby Pacific title triumph on Saturday. The 25-year-old flyhalf delivered a Man of the Match performance as the Canes dismantled the...

Ireland hit by double injury blow

Ireland will be without two influential players as they head off to Australia and New Zealand for the start of their Nations Championship campaign. Inspirational captain Caelan Doris and wing Tommy O’Brien were withdrawn from the 36-player squad after both were...