Brown to skipper Sarries

Scottish flank Kelly Brown will captain Saracens in their exhibition match against the Bulls at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Talent drain concerns Saru

Saru CEO Jurie Roux says the growing trend of other countries poaching South African rugby players at a young age is worrying.

Deans to coach Baa-Baas

Former Wallabies and Crusaders coach Robbie Deans will take charge of the Barbarians for their matches against Ireland and England in May.

Wild Knights book place in final

Defending champions Panasonic Wild Knights defeated Frans Steyn's Toshiba Brave Lupus 50-15 in the second Top League semi-final.

Yamaha shock Kobe

Andries Bekker's Kobe Kobelco Steelers crashed out of the Japanese Top League with a 43-12 semi-final defeat to Yamaha Júbilo on Saturday.

Pumas keep status quo

The Pumas coaching team will remain as is for the duration of the Vodacom Cup following the departure of Jimmy Stonehouse to Japan.

Stonehouse: ‘It was time to move on’

Jimmy Stonehouse says his decision to take up a coaching role in Japan will help him grow as a coach, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Top 10 highest-paid players

The list of the highest earners in world rugby at the moment is dominated by French-based players.

Stonehouse off to Japan

The Pumas have confirmed that Jimmy Stonehouse has resigned as their head coach to take up a role in Japan.

Arise, Sir Jonny

Former England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson is set to ­receive a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours next week.