URC to lay a path for new Club World Cup
South Africa’s entry into the Champions Cup through the United Rugby Championship could reportedly be a key element in realising a Club World Cup from 2024.
South Africa’s entry into the Champions Cup through the United Rugby Championship could reportedly be a key element in realising a Club World Cup from 2024.
Dan du Preez faced off against British & Irish Lions No 8 Sam Simmonds as the Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs battled it out in this past weekend’s action.
Look back at the chaotic scenes that ultimately led to Leicester captain Tom Youngs being stood down for the final Premiership match of the season after he was charged with disrespecting referee Ian Tempest following the controversial loss to Bristol Bears.
Eddie Jones has named 21 uncapped players in England’s 34-man training squad in preparation for their mid-year Tests against the USA and Canada.
Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.
Gloucester’s season is over after a second successive match was cancelled because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the English Premiership club.
The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.
The British & Irish Lions are sweating over the availability of Sam Simmonds and Dan Biggar after the duo sustained injuries in the Premiership over this past weekend.
Springboks Akker van der Merwe and Jean-Luc du Preez both scored as the Sale Sharks claimed a bonus-point victory over fellow Premiership semi-finalists Harlequins on Friday.
Saracens are considering appealing a ruling that has denied them the chance to finish top of the second division RFU Championship.