Saracens stars omitted from England squad
Eddie Jones has left five senior players, including four Saracens representatives, out of his 45-man England training squad.
Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Vunipola brothers in line for Super Rugby switch?
England and Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola are reportedly sought-after recruits by a number of Vodacom Super Rugby teams.
Saracens contradict England over Vunipola
Billy and Mako Vunipola have both returned to Premiership side Saracens after a personal trip to Tonga, with the latter available for selection this weekend.
Vunipola, Amos out of England vs Wales
England’s Mako Vunipola and Wales’ Hallam Amos will miss the Six Nations clash between the two sides at Twickenham on Saturday through injury.
Koch: I know exactly what they do
Bok tighthead Vincent Koch is excited about a potential scrum battle against Saracens teammate Mako Vunipola during Saturday’s World Cup final.
Jones: Ford has not been dropped
George Ford’s omission from the England starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch quarter-final against Australia comes as a surprise, but coach Eddie Jones says the flyhalf knows his role in the squad.
Farrell returns for England
Owen Farrell returns to lead England when they clash with Argentina in Saturday’s vital Pool C encounter at Tokyo Stadium.
Vunipola to miss rest of Six Nations
England prop Mako Vunipola has suffered yet another setback after being ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations tournament with an ankle injury.
