World 12s event: Laws & positions explained

Following confirmation of a new 12-man rugby tournament, take a look at the law and position variations that will be implemented in this latest abbreviated format of the game.

Change can’t come soon enough for WPRFU

SA Rugby’s ultimatum to Western Province Rugby Football Union, including the threat of the Stormers being replaced in the United Rugby Championship, needs to be a catalyst for decisive action, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

World’s best to be auctioned in new tournament

World 12s Limited, a newly formed international company, has launched an innovative 12-a-side rugby union tournament where the world’s best male and female players will compete annually around the world.

Structures and stars seem aligned for Bulls’ Currie Cup glory

This week, Blue Bulls Rugby Union president Willem Strauss will do what he normally does before a big final for the Vodacom Bulls. He’ll phone coach Jake White 10 times and ask if everything’s on track. He’ll phone CEO Edgar Rathbone 10 times and ask if everything is on track. And that should take care of his Wednesday to-do list,… Read more →

Boks sweat over Kolbe’s availability for Wallabies showdown

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that star wing Cheslin Kolbe is in doubt for South Africa’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Gold Coast on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.