France insist there will be no complacency when they face a struggling Wales side in the Six Nations, despite their contrasting opening round results. Les Bleus powered past Ireland 36-14

A coroner has released findings into the sudden death of Highlanders and New Zealand Maori back Connor Garden-Bachop. The 25-year-old was found unresponsive while staying with family in Christchurch in

Captain Maro Itoje returns as one of two changes for England’s Six Nations trip to Scotland on Saturday. The lock started last weekend’s 48-7 thrashing of Wales on the bench

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has shut the door on a possible return to the tournament for South African sides. While the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers have settled

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is not to blame for Ireland’s struggles according to former England hooker Brian Moore. Former Ireland players and pundits pointed fingers at Nienaber following the

The Stormers are set to address their growing injury concerns in the engine room by welcoming back a familiar face. With their lock stocks stretched following recent setbacks, the Cape

A Cheetahs scrumhalf caught the eye at training in Bloemfontein on Monday. Marco Jansen van Vuren wore large black protective glasses, prompting teammates to quickly hand him a couple of

A Cheetahs scrumhalf caught the eye at training in Bloemfontein on Monday. Marco Jansen van Vuren wore large black protective glasses, prompting teammates to quickly hand him a couple of

Former Lions and Pumas centre Wayne van der Bank says playing Test rugby for the USA “was always part of a five-year plan”. The 29-year-old was part of a USA

Star wing Ange Capuozzo has returned to the Italy squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland. The French-born 26-year-old has not played since the end of December when