Former flyhalf Johnny Sexton has been appointed as assistant coach of Ireland and will also take up a coaching role with the British & Irish Lions. The 39-year-old has been

Leaving no stone unturned in preparation for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Lions, the Benetton squad hit the weights during a gym session at Loftus Versfeld. ALSO: We’ve made

Keep track of who is playing in the four big Easter schools rugby festivals around South Africa. Kearsney Festival:Thursday, 17 AprilMilnerton vs Peterhouse (Zimbabwe)Dale vs DurbanvilleDHS vs RustenburgKearsney vs EG

Eben Etzebeth tussles with Allan Alaalatoa, and barges over Bismarck du Plessis, in this collection of big hits and skilful moves from across the globe – replayed at snail’s pace.

Jacques Nienaber has been lauded for his impact in ratcheting up Leinster’s defence, but the two-time world champion coach emphasises the role of incisive attack in winning games. Nienaber joined

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he won’t change his all-out approach to the game despite the risk that comes with it. In the Cape franchise’s last Vodacom URC outing, against

Rugby Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs “poaching” teenage talent. It follows La Rochelle this year signing giant 16-year-old Queensland Reds forward Visesio Kite, with 17-year-old

Captain Ruan Nortje says the Vodacom Bulls must handle the pressure of playing Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday better than they did in defeat to Edinburgh. The Bulls started

Edinburgh attack and backs coach Scott Mathie is excited by the “massive challenge” provided by his former team, the Sharks. The ex-scrumhalf, who made 47 appearances in the black and

Suspended Newcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says match officials should face consequences for their mistakes. The 56-year-old was given a six-week ban for angrily confronting officials after