France beef up pack for Italy clash

France coach Fabien Galthie has recalling two hulking locks for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Paris. Galthie has opted to start Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou ahead of Mickael Guillard and Charles Ollivon who had been the starting second row for...

Venter back for Lions as Landsberg hits 50

Talismanic Springbok loose forward Ruan Venter returns to the Lions team as they look to bounce back against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Venter is back from a four-match suspension following his illegal tackle in the 23-22 win over the Sharks at Kings Park –...

Lions young gun eager to shine

As the race for playoff places in the Vodacom URC heats up, the Lions’ next generation is ready to front up and propel the team forward. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Joburg-based outfit is bracing for a brutal return to action as they host the high-flying Sharks at Ellis...

Dobbo drafts in AFL expertise for aerial fix

The Stormers have turned to an unlikely source in a bid to improve their skills in the air. Coach John Dobson has brought in former Richmond assistant coach and player Steven Morris, who has a background in Aussie rules football, for a short-term stint to sharpen his...
Wales vs Scotland: Three key areas

Wales vs Scotland: Three key areas

After a thrilling win over England at Murrayfield, Scotland head to Cardiff to take on a Wales team that has not won a home game in the Six Nations since February 2022. On that occasion, Wales managed to defeat Scotland but the teams come into Saturday’s clash in...

Townsend expects Duhan to dominate

Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by “huge determination” after being recalled to Scotland’s starting XV. Scotland take on Wales in a Six Nations Clash in Cardiff on Saturday. The British & Irish Lions duo were...

Itoje reacts to Edogbo racism storm

England captain Maro Itoje has come out in defence of young Ireland lock Edwin Edogbo, describing the impact of social media as “corrosive”. This after debutant Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse online. Edogbo, born and raised in County Cork to Nigerian parents,...

Murray: I was disappointed Rassie left

Former Munster and Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray admits he wonders what might have been had Rassie Erasmus stayed in Limerick a little longer. Murray, who played under Erasmus during his stint at Munster, believes the Bok boss was destined for greatness long before...

Toulon coach takes time-out

Pierre Mignoni is taking a mid-season break as Toulon head coach. The decision comes following a defeat that dropped his team out of the Top 14 playoff places. “Pierre Mignoni, director of rugby, wished to take a break this week and the club has of course accepted...