France hold on against heroic Italy

Defending champs France kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a narrow bonus-point victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Grey College ‘world’s greatest rugby school’

Grey College is the best rugby school the world has ever known, according to the  “number one rugby podcast in the United Kingdom”.

NZ Rugby in hot pursuit of SA-born sprinter

New Zealand Rugby are chasing the signature of a South African-born sprinter who has clocked 10.09s in the 100m.

Saffas heat up Tel Aviv debut in Mzansi

Israeli club Tel Aviv Heat are poised to add spice to the Mzansi Challenge, SA Rugby’s new competition, by fielding a strong contingent of South African players, and coaches.

Family key to Kolisi’s resurgence

Springbok skipper and Sharks stalwart Siya Kolisi has attributed his red-hot form to the boost of having his family join him in Durban last year.

Shot clock introduced in Six Nations speed up

The Six Nations will make use of a shot clock in an attempt to help speed up kicks at goal but it will not be visible to fans in the first two rounds of the tournament.

Pienaar kicks Cheetahs to victory in Challenge Cup

Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar kicked 11 points as the Cheetahs announced their European debut with a comeback victory against Top 14 outfit Section Paloise on Saturday.