Champions Cup revamp gains momentum

The English Premiership is exploring a shake-up of the Investec Champions Cup, with the French Top 14 and the URC understood to be aligned on the need for reform. The Telegraph reports that Premiership Rugby executives are workshopping proposals aimed at refreshing a...

Special Singapore Sevens awaits Soyizwapi

Siviwe Soyizwapi could break a Singapore Sevens record upon his Blitzboks return this weekend. The 33-year-old will wear the green and gold for the first time since the SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles in May last year. Soyizwapi is eyeing the Singapore...

Lions wary of Bulls’ big-moment Boks

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expects the Vodacom Bulls’ Springboks to play a key role in Saturday’s Jukskei derby. Having beaten the Bulls 43-33 at Loftus last November, the Lions are seeking a first Vodacom URC win against their Gauteng rivals at Ellis Park in five...

France prop retires after heart attack

Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday for a heart attack. The 35-year-old New Zealand-born prop had been a pivotal figure for France, under coach Fabien Galthie, winning two Six Nations titles, including...

Currie Cup, SA Cup dates locked in

SA Rugby has confirmed the dates for two of the local season’s prized competitions. The SA Cup will kick off on 7 March, running through to the final on 23 May, while the Currie Cup Premier Division gets underway on 18 July, with the final set for 12 September. After...