Varsity Cup wrap: Eagles leave it late, Ikeys soar

The NWU Eagles fired late to claim a 17-8 win over UP-Tuks in Potchefstroom in Round 4 of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Eddie waxes lyrical about ‘favourites’ Ireland

England boss Eddie Jones says Ireland are “the most cohesive side in the world”, installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Jantjies sticking around to ‘challenge’ himself

Unfinished business with the Stormers played a significant role in Herschel Jantjies’ decision to commit his immediate future to the Cape side.

Scotland call up Hastings for trip to Rome

Scotland have called up Adam Hastings for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.

Watch: Ultimate Fijian finisher!

Before the Fjian Drua started throwing down in Super Rugby Pacific, speedster Rupeni Caucaunibuca was whipping necks and snapping ankles!

Munster to unleash De Allende on SA rivals

Damian de Allende has been named in Munster’s 33-man tour squad to face the Vodacom Bulls and Lions in South Africa.

Henderson locks back in to face England

Lock Iain Henderson has returned to the Ireland squad ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham, Irish rugby chiefs announced on Monday.

Hungry Cheetahs chasing down big wins

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says his side are focussed on scoring 50-point wins after claiming top spot in the Currie Cup over the weekend.

Dallaglio: Who’s Eddie Jones trying to kid?

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has lashed out at head coach Eddie Jones’ claims of a “new dawn” for the national side.

‘Oupa’ Bismarck showing youngsters how to run and gun

His Vodacom Bulls teammates now affectionately refer to him as “oupa”, but Bismarck du Plessis is proving that he still has some gas left in the tank.