Black Ferns to face France in semis

Wing Portia Woodman became the most prolific try-scorer in Women’s World Cup history as New Zealand crushed Wales 55-3 in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Schmidt saved Foster’s job

Joe Schmidt’s loyalty to Ian Foster prevented the All Blacks head coach from being replaced by Scott Robinson in August.

Wallabies bet on McDermott

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has taken a big gamble by starting Tate McDermott at scrumhalf against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

‘Time for Stormers to show some character’

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson says his team will have to dig deep against the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday after a difficult week.

Fourie leapfrogs Dweba in Bok pecking order

Rassie Erasmus says Deon Fourie has overtaken Joseph Dweba to become the Springboks’ third-choice hooker.

Duane omission part of Bok plan

Rassie Erasmus has explained why Duane Vermeulen isn’t going on the Springboks’ end-of-year tour and the selection of Johan Goosen for South Africa A.

Matfield: Dweba criticism very harsh

Victor Matfield has defended hooker Joseph Dweba ahead of the Springbok and SA A end-of-year tours.

Rennie wants more ‘clinical’ Wallabies

Australia head into their European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s corresponding fixture.

Worcester plan for Premiership return

Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has launched a bid to rescue the financially stricken club from administration.

Boks back Jenkins in RG’s absence

Rassie Erasmus says Jason Jenkins can help fill the second-row gap left by RG Snyman.