Just hours after scoring a try for the Barbarians at Twickenham, Asenathi Ntlabakanye has had to answer an urgent Springbok call-up. The powerful Lions prop has joined the Boks as

Nick Mallett says scrumming powerhouse Ox Nche’s absence will have a ripple effect on the Bok front row. Nche will miss the remaining four Tests of the Boks’ year-end tour

Zachary Porthen says he’s still “in awe” after becoming the youngest Springbok prop of the professional era. Having said that though, his focus now is on making sure his debut

All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett doesn’t think Ireland lock Tadgh Beirne deserved a red card during Saturday’s clash in Chicago. REPORT: Savea shines as All Blacks avenge 2016 defeat Beauden

Ardie Savea inspired a spirited fightback as New Zealand overturned a 10-point deficit to claim a gritty win over 14-man Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday. The All Blacks won

England have climbed the World Rugby rankings after beating the Wallabies at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick’s side moved up to fourth place, leapfrogging France, following their 25-7 victory, while Australia remain

The Springboks have never looked stronger between World Cups, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus’ “win, grow and expand” philosophy has ensured South Africa’s back-to-back

The Bulls are weighing up the possibility of challenging Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ eight-week suspension in an Irish court. The 24-year-old prop was banned for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s testicles

Former France lock Paul Willemse says Fabien Galthié’s squad watched Chasing the Sun to better understand the Springboks and Rassie Erasmus. Willemse, who recently retired from rugby having played 32

SA Rugby and the country’s four URC franchises have yet to agree on player compensation for the Springboks’ Test against Wales in Cardiff on 29 November. According to Rapport, SA