‘Willemse only going to get better at 10’

Flyhalf Damian Willemse was one of the players consulted before negotiations with new Stormers recruit Warrick Gelant began.

Pichot claims betrayal in World Rugby election

Defeated candidate Agustin Pichot claims he was betrayed by Rugby Africa president Khaled Babbou in the World Rugby chairman election vote.

Saffa forwards dominate Super Rugby best position team

Six South Africans have been included in a Vodacom Super Rugby Team of the Decade based on best individual season by position.

Scrums, mauls seen as high-risk

World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes in a bid to kick-start rugby after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mehrtens backs trans-Tasman tournament

Former All Blacks flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens has thrown his support behind the idea of a trans-Tasman Vodacom Super Rugby without South African teams.

Carter parts ways with Japanese club

The Kobe Kobelco Steelers have confirmed the departure of All Blacks great Dan Carter after his two-year stint at the club.

Bulls confirm Winter appointment

The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that Russell Winter has been appointed as the team’s new forwards coach for the next three years.

On the lighter side: Warburton asks coach for captaincy

As a forfeit during the 2013 tour of Australia, Sam Warburton – who was already captain of Wales and the British & Irish Lions at the time – was forced to call his club coach Phil Davies and ask for the captaincy role.

Owens: The words that saved my life

Veteran referee Nigel Owens has opened up on an attempted suicide attempt, and the message from his mother that set his life on a new course afterwards.

Key progress towards global calendar

In a joint statement, Sanzaar and the Six Nations have confirmed there has been ongoing discussions to develop and agree to proposals for an aligned global calendar.