Gatland: Welsh rugby is like ‘a sinking ship’

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is “not 100% convinced” Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset required ahead of a daunting Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Watch: Monster prop slots pinpoint kick

The hulking Ben Tameifuna managed to split the uprights with this textbook attempt from the kicking tee during training at Bordeaux Begles.

George targets Calcutta Cup win for mom

Jamie George has insisted he has no qualms about captaining England in a highly-charged Six Nations clash with Scotland just over a week after the death of his mother.

Stormers unsung hero: Ricky Januarie

Scrumhalf Ricky Januarie was at the height of his powers in the four years that he played for the DHL Stormers.

Blitzboks mix it up for success in Canada

Veteran forward Zain Davids and exciting speedster Shaun Williams are looking to bring variety to the Blitzbok effort at the Vancouver Sevens this week.

Howley: Wales must create ‘chaos’ in Dublin

Assistant coach Rob Howley said Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face red-hot Six Nations favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Bittersweet news for Stormers

Neethling Fouche and Ruben van Heerden’s inclusion in the next Bok alignment camp is a ray of light at the DHL Stormers, with Ali Vermaak reportedly sidelined with a toe injury.

Boks to tackle Wales at Twickenham

The world champion Springboks will return to the field for the first time since last year’s World Cup final at Twickenham in London when they take on Wales in June.

Stormers pocket rocket: Breyton Paulse

Breyton Paulse played with pace, flair and plenty of passion every time he pulled on a DHL Stormers jersey.

Fouche: Bok camp a ‘step in the right direction’

DHL Stormers prop Neethling Fouche is delighted to be included in the next Springbok alignment camp, but says “a lot of hard work lies ahead” to make the national team.