SRU accepts penalty for RWC petulance

World Rugby has confirmed that the Scottish Rugby Union will not appeal the sanction handed to it for misconduct during the World Cup.

Malaysia Valke included in Global Rapid Rugby

A Valke team based in Kuala Lumpur will take part in the inaugural season of the Global Rapid Rugby competition beginning in March 2020.

France snap up Wales’ Edwards

Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has been unveiled as part of France’s backroom staff for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Klopp links up with captain Kolisi

World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi met Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Boks strip for good cause

Several of the World Cup-winning Springboks have accepted teammate Faf de Klerk’s Speedo challenge to raise awareness for the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer.

Steyn to return to Bloemfontein

Two-time World Cup-winner Frans Steyn has confirmed he will return to South Africa in January 2020.

Wiese to stick with Stormers

Utility forward Cobus Wiese will feature for the Stormers during the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season, according to coach John Dobson.

Krige challenges Guscott’s view

Corne Krige has questioned whether Jeremy Guscott would have called for a law amendment of the use of bench players if England had won the World Cup.

Aphiwe Dyantyi’s long lonely road

In a matter of months, Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi went from rugby prosperity to drug complexity. Sibusiso Mjikeliso investigates.

Saffas-filled Barbarians to face Fiji

Springbok World Cup-winners Makazole Mapimpi and Tendai Mtawarira will both start for the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.