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Farrell ruled out of Six Nations

England’s hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title have taken another blow as captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out for the whole tournament.

Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA - March 25: James Tedder, from UCT IKEYS during the Varsity Cup Rugby match between FNB Tuks and FNB UCT IKEYS on March 25, 2019 at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. #VarsityRugby

‘We want to lift the tempo of the game’

SA Rugby’s head of amateur referees Deon van Blommestein has explained why the Varsity Cup and Shield will trial a new version of the 50/22 law in 2022.

Faf de Klerk of the Springboks (C) kicks the ball during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Faf’s return to boost Boks

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine features fresh content, including a look at how Faf de Klerk’s return from injury will rejuvenate the Springboks in 2022.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Bismarck Du Plessis of South Africa hits Dan Carter of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at Eden Park on September 14, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Biggest hit: Schalk or Bismarck?

Can Bismarck du Plessis’ notorious tackle on Dan Carter dethrone Schalk Burger from the king seat for delivering the biggest hit?

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Alan Solomons Worcester Warriors director of rugby looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Sixways Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Worcester, United Kingdom.

Former Bok coach set to retire

Veteran former Springbok assistant coach Alan Solomons will be retiring at the end of the season after a 25-year career in coaching.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lions suffer Tshituka blow

The Lions have been dealt a hammer blow by the news that star flank Vincent Tshituka is set to be out for two months with a shoulder injury.

epa07966458 Joe Marler of England (L) reacts with team mates after the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Marler out of training squad in latest England blow

England suffered another setback in their Six Nations preparations when Joe Marler withdrew from their training squad on Tuesday following a second positive Covid-19 test in three months.

Sharks prop Ox Nche Rainbow Cup Team of the Week Springbok Bok

Nche wary of Loftus-busting Stormers

Ox Nche says the Sharks will have to “man up” to stop the high-flying Stormers when the teams meet at Kings Park on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Tera Mtembu (c) of the Cell C Sharks during the Super Rugby match between Cell C Sharks and Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park on April 22, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Former Sharks captain hangs up boots

Ex-Sharks captain and loose forward Lubabalo “Tera” Mtembu has announced that he has called time on his rugby career at the age of 31.

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Blitzboks get new captain for Seville Sevens

Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has been ruled out of this weekend’s Spain Sevens tournament in Seville, and will be replaced by Shaun Williams, who will depart to Spain on Monday evening.