Cheetahs confirm Thomson signing

The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of former Junior Springbok flyhalf Brandon Thomson as part of their official squad update on Monday.

England lose ground on Boks, ABs in rankings

England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.

Highlights: Wales survive late drama

Look back at the highlights of Wales’ dramatic 21-16 victory over a 14-man Ireland side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this past Sunday.

Hougaard mulling options

Consideration into acquiring British citizenship is reportedly factoring into scrumhalf Francois Hougaard’s decision-making after receiving an offer to join the Vodacom Bulls.

Jones: I accept responsibility for loss

England coach Eddie Jones has taken the blame for his side’s subpar performance in their historic loss to Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Du Toit set to return to training

Springbok and Stormers flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is reportedly ready to return to training after spending almost a year on the sidelines through injury.

Dupont-inspired France slay Italy

Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont put on an impressive show as France cruised to a 50-10 bonus-point victory over Italy in the opening game of the 2021 Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.

Deadline set for call on Lions tour

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.

Watch: Sharks salute retiring Mvovo

The Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby.

Saffa duo pack down for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.