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Covid-hit Fiji out of World Rugby Sevens in Spain

Fiji on Saturday pulled their men’s and women’s teams out of this weekend’s round of the World Rugby Sevens series in Spain after some players tested positive for Covid.

Montpellier's Gela Aprasidze reacts after Leinster's James Lowe (not pictured) scores their side's thirteenth try of the gameduring the Heineken Champions Cup, Pool A match at RDS Arena in Leinster, Ireland. Picture date: Sunday January 16, 2022.

Montpellier drop to new low in European hammering

Montpellier crashed to the worst defeat ever suffered by a French side in European Champions Cup history on Sunday when they were thrashed 89-7 by Irish province Leinster.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Nienaber to pick SA-only Boks

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly reward players based in South Africa by fielding a team excluding the overseas contingent during the end-of-year tour.

Crusaders give Naholo a test ride

Former All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo will attempt to earn a contract with the Crusaders after joining the team’s pre-season training for Super Rugby Pacific.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Erasmus ban ends, set to return to work

Rassie Erasmus will resume his duties as SA Rugby’s director of rugby this week when his World Rugby suspension from all rugby activities comes to an end.

Damian de Allende under coach Johann van Graan

De Allende set for Munster exit

Springbok centre Damian de Allende is reportedly set to leave Munster to take up a contract with a Japanese club at the end of the season.

Where do the Boks need a boost in 2022?

After a tough 2021 campaign, this year presents the Springboks with the chance to address depth concerns, but which position needs the most urgent attention, with the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the horizon?

Rassie’s New Year’s message: Focus on 2023, park 2019

Rassie Erasmus has reiterated in a social media post that the Springboks have shifted their focus from 2019 to the upcoming 2023 World Cup.

Watch: Habana’s best try

Rewind to the moment that Bryan Habana scored, by his admission, the best try of his career, escaping from inside his own 22-metre area to produce an incredible solo try for the Vodacom Bulls.

Japan hoping to join Rugby Championship

The Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed that it is in talks to join either the Rugby Championship or the Six Nations, but would prefer to be part of the southern hemisphere tournament.