Rugby Championship schedule confirmed

The Springboks could begin their defence of the Rugby Championship with an away match against Argentina – in Brisbane – before a ‘home’ game against the Wallabies in Sydney.

U21 Champs scheduled for Joburg

SA Rugby has announced that the U21 Championship, featuring five provincial teams, will be held in Johannesburg between 4-30 October.

Ledesma: Argentina will be ready for Rugby Champs

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has given reassurance that his team will play in this year’s Rugby Championship despite several ongoing Covid-19 cases in their squad.

Watch: Kolbe is the best player in the world

Cheslin Kolbe is by far the best player in the world at the moment. The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss his impact since making his debut for the Springboks.

Watch: Brits talks club life, social antics, multiple retirements

Schalk Brits joined former teammates Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger to discuss his long career, off-field shenanigans and retiring from rugby multiple times – before also taking part in a ‘Try Not to Laugh’ challenge – on another entertaining episode of the ‘Use It or Lose It’ show.

Kings trio to play in Bermuda Tens

Frankie Horne has included three Kings players in his SX10 squad for the upcoming Bermuda Tens series in October.

Velleman offers to play for free

Kings director of rugby Robbie Kempson has revealed players are so desperate for action that star flank CJ Velleman has even offered to play for free for Griquas.

Hooper retains Wallabies captaincy

Wallabies loose forward Michael Hooper has been reinstated as Australia’s captain for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship.

England rugby faces financial precipice

The England Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby will be forced to look for government bailouts after new restrictions on fans attending matches.

Laporte questioned over Montpellier links

France Rugby (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has reportedly been questioned by investigators over his links with billionaire Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad.