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Owens: Referees need to clamp down on player chats

Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens says match officials need to be less talkative with players during a game as it could open the door for more dissent.

Wales a tall order even without injured stars – Sexton

Johnny Sexton says Ireland may be facing a Wales side lacking many established stars in their Six Nations opener on Saturday but it would be “insulting” to the players replacing them to talk about it being an easier challenge.

England lock Courtney Lawes (R) tackles France's fly half Jules Plisson (L) during the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, south west of London, on March 21, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Biggest hit: Schalk or Lawes?

After fending off a trio of contenders, can Schalk Burger retain the throne for having delivered the biggest hit when he is confronted by England’s Courtney Lawes?

Shaun Williams of South Africa runs with the ball during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between United States and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Spanish experience one to behold for Blitzboks

The Blitzboks returned to South Africa on Tuesday with the knowledge that their four-tournament winning streak in the World Rugby Sevens Series has given them the perfect start to the season, that culminates in Los Angeles in August.

Super Rugby: NZ teams to relocate to Queenstown

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has made the decision to relocate the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19 sidelining any of the teams.

Watch: Big brawl breaks out in French club match

A massive fight during a local derby in the south east of France filmed by former Hurricanes wing David Smith saw no fewer than four players red carded.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers set to start Gelant in reverse fixture against Sharks

Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman says they plan to give Warrick Gelant a long-awaited start in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks beats a challenge from Bryce Hegarty of Leicester Tigers to break through and score their fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars as Sale stun Premiership leaders

Daniel du Preez played an integral role in helping Sale Sharks claim a win over Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, while there were also impressive performances from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx over the weekend.

Cheslin KOLBE of RC Toulon during the Top 14 match between Stade Francais and Toulon at Stade Jean Bouin on January 30, 2022 in Paris, France.

Kolbe debut ends in Toulon defeat

Toulon captain Baptiste Serin says Cheslin Kolbe brings “serenity to the team” even though the Springbok winger was unable to inspire them to victory on his Top 14 bow for the club on Sunday.