Stander shifts to flank for Ireland swansong
CJ Stander has been named at blindside flank in his last game for Ireland as coach Andy Farrell rejigs his side to face England in Dublin.
CJ Stander has been named at blindside flank in his last game for Ireland as coach Andy Farrell rejigs his side to face England in Dublin.
Adam Beard returns to start at lock in the solitary change to Wales’ team for their Six Nations finale against France on Saturday.
World Rugby has confirmed that interim CEO Alan Gilpin has been permanently appointed, ending Jurie Roux’s links to the position.
France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.
Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade at outside centre in England’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has paid tribute to the retiring CJ Stander while admitting his announcement will galvanise Ireland ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday.
Ahead of Friday’s North-South derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers in Pretoria, look back to when Damian Willemse bamboozled the Bulls defence in Siya Kolisi’s 100th Super Rugby game.
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says loose forward Tom Curry could emulate the career of former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
Griquas used the power of their pack to outmuscle the EP Elephants and claim a 43-0 victory in a rescheduled match in Gqeberha on Wednesday evening.
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell will sharpen the teeth of the Sharks’ attacking gameplan should he decide to end his long association with sevens rugby, writes DYLAN JACK.