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WATCH as Cheetahs Director of Rugby Frans Steyn explains why joining Super Rugby would be a more attractive option for the Bloemfontein-based outfit.

SPOTLIGHT: Despite going down to the Sharks this past weekend, one aspect of the Stormers' game that could be deemed as a silver lining was their scrum.

INJURY UPDATE: The Lions will have a new flyhalf when they face Ospreys in a Challenge Cup Round One Challenge Cup encounter in Swansea on Sunday.

NEWS: Former Hurricanes head coach and Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has joined Munster as a performance consultant.

NEWS: Dragons forward Ollie Griffiths announced his retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds with immediate effect.

NEWS: The United Rugby Championship helps tackle equal opportunity in the sports industry through its Women’s Leadership Academy.

NEWS: South African-born Stephan Lewies has signed a contract extension to stay at The Stoop.

AUDIO: The Bulls face a mammoth task when they come up against three-time Champions Cup winners Saracens at Allianz Park on Saturday.

WATCH and re-live all the drama between the Sharks and Stormers this past weekend with in-depth and unfiltered footage of all the action! 

NEWS: Crusaders and All Blacks wing Sevu Reece appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday following being involved in a car crash while driving under the influence in November 2023. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: This weekend, there is a buzz in Cape Town as some of the top teams on the sevens circuit get ready for World Rugby's HSBC Cape Town SVNS.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Australian Sevens coaches Tim Walsh and Liam Barry have named their squads for the second round of the HSBC SVNS series at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

NEWS: Former Chiefs and Maori All Blacks outside back Alex Nankivell has signed a two-year contract extension with Munster until 2027.

NEWS: Successful Blues coach Vern Cotter believes the defending champions preparation is ahead of where they were at the same time last year.

NEWS: Australian international Jordan Petaia said Tuesday he has quit rugby to chase his NFL dream, joining a growing list of players setting their sights on the lucrative American sport.

TRANSFER NEWS: One of the biggest names in rugby will join Bristol Bears in 2025, with USA Eagles star Ilona Maher heading to the club on a three-month deal in January.

SPOTLIGHT: Maddison Levi has been hailed as Australian rugby's "cheat code" after her extraordinary tour de force piloted the women's World Series champions to a season-opening triumph in the Dubai Sevens.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani hinted on Monday that promising centre Jonathan Roche might make his debut for the Cape franchise - possibly as soon as this weekend in the Champions Cup opener against Toulon. 

SPOTLIGHT: The BlitzBoks are eager to improve on their Dubai display in Cape Town this weekend, and the new format that will be in place this weekend will galvanise them further, according to playmaker Donavan Don.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs has named a strong 27-player squad for their trip to Europe ahead of their upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup matches. 

SPOTLIGHT: Andy Farrell has had his say on how he thinks Ireland will fare in his absence.

SPOTLIGHT: Two-time defending Six Nations champions Ireland are in "good shape" though it is disappointing that the question of who should fill the pivotal flyhalf role vacated by Johnny Sexton is yet to be settled a year on, former Irish international Hugo MacNeill told AFP.

VIDEO: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw both waxed lyrical about the extraordinary try centre Henco van Wyk scored in their loss against Munster on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Lions head into the Challenge Cup campaign very optimistic, despite their United Rugby Championship defeat to Munster in Limerick at the weekend.

VIDEO: The Bulls kick off their Champions Cup campaign against Saracens at Allianz Park on Saturday, and they will do so coming off another victory but without a host of big names.

SPOTLIGHT: The new kid on the block for Australia has done everything right in his first taste of Test match rugby, both on and off the pitch.

INTERVIEW: The versatile Jordan Hendrikse reflects on what he gained during his short stint at the Springboks and on his roaming role at the Sharks.

NEWS: After a successful start to the 2024/5 HSBC SVNS Series in Dubai, where Australia Women and Fiji Men emerged victorious, we turn our attention to Cape Town where significant pool changes has been implemented. 

NEWS: Five rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble go on trial on Monday, accused of raping a student in a hotel in 2017, or failing to prevent the alleged sexual assault.

WRAP: Big game player Maddison Levi overhauled Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s single-tournament try record as Australia claimed glory in the desert.

SUNDAY WRAP: Fiji claimed the first title of the new HSBC SVNS season in Dubai after a dramatic final against Spain at the end of a pulsating weekend of sevens rugby.

MATCH REPORT: Sale Sharks scored six tries en route to their 39-25 thumping of Leicester Tigers in the Premiership on Sunday.

NEWS: Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is determined to join Andy Farrell on next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour following a standout breakthrough year in international rugby.

NEWS: The Springbok Sevens' crashed out of the Dubai Sevens when they were defeated 24-17 by New Zealand in the quarterfinals.

SPOTLIGHT: Caelan Doris is confident he will continue to grow into the role of Ireland captain after ending a challenging month with a 22-19 comeback win over Australia.

VIDEO: The Bulls' Director of Rugby, Jake White, has hinted that Springbok wing Canan Moodie is not in the best shape after returning from the Boks' end-of-year tour recently.

SPOTLIGHT: Saturday's 21-15 win over the Stormers was a perfect example of how much work the Sharks still need to do before they can be considered real contenders for the United Rugby Championship title.

REACTION: Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his side is "maybe" not at the level yet to win the three-Test series with the British & Irish Lions next year but they are ready to make it a "contest".

TOP 14 SATURDAY WRAP: Thomas Ramos kicked a conversion and penalty in the final eight minutes to consolidate Toulouse's place at the head of the Top 14 standings with a 21-17 victory over Racing 92 on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said his team gave him plenty of hope despite their 15-21 defeat to the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Zebre provided the shock of the weekend as they edged Ospreys by 22-17 in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. 

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh put in a dominant display to down Benetton in a high-scoring affair in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. 

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Exeter suffered a seventh successive Premiership defeat of the season as Bath regained top spot with a 19-15 victory at the Recreation Ground.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Seven encounter between Munster and the Lions at Thomond Park in Limerick.

MATCH REPORT: Munster started their new era - after the departure of coach Graham Rowntree - with a hard-fought 17-10 win over the Lions in Limerick on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Dragons suffered capital punishment at the hands of Cardiff as they slipped to a 23-31 loss at Arms Park in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

WRAP: Olympic champions New Zealand and last season’s HSBC SVNS winners Australia – looking for their fifth title in a row in Dubai – both finished day one unbeaten to take top seedings into finals day.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls scored four tries to bag a full-house of competition points against a plucky Connacht side in Galway by 28-14. 

WRAP: Spain wrapped up a quarterfinal spot after wins over New Zealand and USA while Kenya shocked the BlitzBoks in their comeback match to the HSBC SVNS Series on Day One in Dubai.

OPINION: Andy Farrell came into this expecting his Irish side to produce their best performance of this Nations Series.

OPINION: The 19-22 defeat to Ireland will be a particularly bitter pill for Joe Schmidt and this Wallabies team, who were most of this contest the better side.

REPORT: Ireland concluded their Nations Series campaign with a 22-19 win over Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Ireland and Australia at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Seven encounter between the Sharks and Stormers at Kings Park in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok-laden Sharks were forced to hang on desperately for a valuable 21-15 United Rugby Championship win over the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Coach Joe Schmidt is urging one final flourish from his flowering Wallabies on their northern tour to provide the "sunlight" that will help Australian rugby survive and thrive.

SPOTLIGHT: An Argentine judge will decide on December 10 whether to dismiss the charges against two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the South American country, authorities said.

PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY WRAP: Joe Marler's farewell turned into a nightmare for Harlequins as Bristol stormed to a 48-24 victory in a 10-try thriller at The Stoop on Friday.

SPOTLIGHT: Having started four of his five United Rugby Championship matches this season in the No.13 jersey, Bulls fans may have been surprised to see that Canan Moodie had been selected to start at wing in this weekend’s URC clash against Connacht in Galway.

UPDATE: The saga surrounding the South African Rugby Union's equity deal took another intriguing twist.

MATCH REPORT: Leinster managed to hang on for dear life to secure victory over Ulster at Ravenhill Stadium on Friday evening with a 27-20 win in the United Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors managed to edge out Leinster and improve their spot among the leaders of the United Rugby Championship with a close 17-15 victory on Friday evening.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Seven encounter between Connacht and the Bulls at the Sportsground on Galway.

NEWS: Just the mention of madcap Mack Hansen's name brings a beaming smile to the faces of the old Brumbies who used to be his teammates.

SPOTLIGHT: Cian Healy makes knives away from the rugby pitch and the man labelled a "giant of the game" by coach Andy Farrell will carve out a niche for himself on Saturday by becoming Ireland's record caps winner.

SATURDAY PREVIEW: There is nothing more enticing than a South African derby to restart the United Rugby Championship.

NEWS: The sports’ most followed player, Ilona Maher, is set for a move to England where she will be available to play in the Women's Premiership (PWR) after the Rugby Football Union supported her visa application.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named his team to face Munster in the Round Seven clash of the United Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBok head coach Philip Snyman has identified key areas of the game they need to improve on if they want to be successful in the HSBC SVNS 2025 season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has made liberal use of his returning Springboks for the United Rugby Championship Round Seven encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday.

NEWS: New Zealand has revealed the nominees for their annual awards event.

PREVIEW: Following the sensational, record-breaking Olympic Games, the HSBC SVNS World Series get underway in Dubai

PREVIEW: Australia coach Joe Schmidt is not expecting any "love bombs" when he returns to Lansdowne Road, where he engineered many famous wins for Ireland, but he is still the man Johnny Sexton once said taught the Irish "how to win".

NEWS: SA Rugby has created a new “elite” referees panel to better prepare South African officials to make the step up to international level – which will be overseen by former Test referee Jaco Peyper.

PREVIEW - ROUND 11: Bordeaux-Begles back row forward Pete Samu says he still wants to represent Australia as his high-flying French club welcome Montpellier in the Top 14 on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: One-cap Springbok lock Jason Jenkins has not given up hope of a return to the Green and Gold club!

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Seven clash against the Sharks in Durban.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches.

SPOTLIGHT: Look away now if you’re squeamish, but I’d like to remind you about what sacrifices have been made in order to the wear the All Blacks jersey.

NEWS: The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) held its continuation Annual General Meeting on November 28 where the annual accounts to July 31, 2024, were officially presented.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Props James Slipper and Taniela Tupou will start for the Wallabies against Ireland at Lansdowne Road Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team for Saturday's 150th Anniversary Test against Australia at a sold-out Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Defending champions Glasgow Warriors will look to strengthen their current log position of second place and put pressure on leaders Leinster whose unbeaten streak will be on the line against Ulster. 

NEWS: South Africa international Flip van der Merwe has resigned from his position as president of Biarritz amid internal disagreements.

NEWS: Ireland's Andrew Brace will be in charge of the opening match of the Champions Cup on Friday, December 6.

INJURY UPDATE: Record-breaking Springbok Eben Etzebeth is beginning to show the 'wear-and-tear' of a brutal and long international season.

SPOTLIGHT: Exeter loose forward Jacques Vermeulen expressed his frustration being ineligible to represent England according to BBC.

VIDEO: The Bulls will face Connacht in Galway on Saturday without their two specialist line-out generals but Cobus Wiese has revealed who will make the calls. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team to face the Stormers in Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Seven clash in Durban.

SPOTLIGHT: Contemplating potential transfer opportunities is always an intriguing exercise.

REACTION: Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his province made a big statement of intent by signing South African loose forward Juarno Augustus.

SPOTLIGHT: Zimbabwean-born Stormers loose forward Dave Ewers gave insights on his time in Cape Town and the challenge the Sharks will pose this weekend.

The South Africa Women's Sevens A side will be sporting a couple of new faces when they take to the field this weekend in Dubai.

NEWS: Former Southern Kings assistant coach Brad Mooar is making a return to the Crusaders as assistant coach.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers find themselves in fairly unfamiliar territory on the URC table in 13th place with two wins from five attempts. 

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has undergone shoulder surgery.

NEWS: Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears.

WATCH as burly forward Jason Jenkins chats to @king365ed about the return of the Springboks to the Shark Tank.

NEWS: Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt is relishing the return of several Scotland Test internationals ahead of his side's URC clash with Benetton this Saturday at Hive Stadium. 

NEWS: World Rugby has announced the appointment of Louise Evans to the international federation’s newly confirmed Executive Board as an independent director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

NEWS: The Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday. 

SPOTLIGHT: A Springbok wing's brother will be looking to impress in his first HSBC SVNS tournament this weekend.

NEWS: Saracens has confirmed that CEO Mark Thompson has left the club by mutual consent with immediate effect.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa’s Women's sevens system is increasingly serving to benefit the fifteens game.

OPINION: Retired England flyhalf Andy Goode shines the spotlight on RFU CEO Bill Sweeney's ridiculous salary package at a time of a record £37.9-million loss.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers are currently preparing for their coastal derby against the Sharks this weekend in Durban, and there is no holding back in the pack according to forwards coach Rito Hlungwani.

VIDEO: The Bulls arrived in Galway on Monday ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht on Saturday, a place they have never been able to secure a win.

NEWS: Three-time Olympian Charlotte Caslick will step down as Australian Women’s Sevens team captain ahead of the 2024/2025 season with Isabella Nasser to replace the decorated legend.

SPOTLIGHT: Japan head coach Eddie Jones has urged his side to keep the faith despite lacklustre results that have included several heavy defeats since his second stint as head coach almost a year ago. 

NEWS: Munster is rebuilding the Irish province's coaching panel in the wake of the high-profile departures of head coach Graham Rowntree and forwards coach Andi Kyriacou.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse has landed in Japan for his new assignment in a green jersey.

NEWS: An Argentine judge on Tuesday started deliberating on a request by two French rugby players to dismiss rape charges against them, their lawyer said.

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland have announced four star players that will miss this weekend's Test against Australia at Landsdowne Road.

SPOTLIGHT: After the excitement and drama of the year-end internationals - and with just one Test remaining - the United Rugby Championship returns this week with Round Seven action.

WATCH as Cheetah Queens' new head coach Aschin Klein revealed his main objective with his new team in Bloemfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said that having walked a long road with Herschel Jantjies, the Cape Side were never going to stand in his way and expect to see him return to finish his career in Cape Town as so many before him have.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions picked a strong touring squad for their United Rugby Championship fixture with Munster on Saturday but they are still without the services of one of their star young Springboks.

NEWS: The match officials’ appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Seven fixtures have been confirmed.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers utility back Suleiman Hartzenberg has opened up on his Springbok ambitions.

NEWS: After a number of recent departures, Munster has finally signed a current member of their coaching staff to stay on at Thomond Park.

NEWS: After four seasons Northampton Saints will bid farewell to their South African loose forward at the end of the season.

WATCH as former Springbok captain and World Cup winner Jean de Villiers believes that 2025 will test the Boks’ mettle after a stellar 2024.

TRANSFER NEWS: Two-time British and Irish Lion and Wales outside back Liam Williams returns to Copthall Stadium after a stint with the Spears in Japan.

SPOTLIGHT: This season marks the 150th anniversary of the first Ireland Men's international match in which the side will don a special limited edition kit against Australia at Landsdowne Road this weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with RugbyPass France, Coach of the Year Jérôme Daret shares his thoughts on receiving this unexpected honour.

Rene Naylor, the renowned physiotherapist regarded as the Springboks' secret weapon, has called time on her career with the national team.

NEWS: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has named his 34-player touring squad for the end-of-year-tour to Ireland and England.

OPINION: Pieter-Steph du Toit has taken his game to new heights in 2024, and an all-conquering Springbok team has reaped the benefits, writes Jon Cardinelli.

NEWS: The most followed player on the planet, Ilona Maher, was the surprise absentee from the USA Women’s Eagles team that was announced for the HSBC SVNS Series.

NEWS: Andy Farrell, the coach set to pit his wits against Joe Schmidt's developing Australia side for both Ireland and the Lions, believes his brilliant old mentor is on track with his Wallabies project.

TRANSFER NEWS: Stormers and Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has agreed on a two-year deal to join Top 14 side Bayonne from the 2025 season.

NEWS: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's hopes of finishing his first Wallabies tour with a flourish against Ireland are still alive after a more positive update on the injury blow he suffered against Scotland.

NEWS: Connacht has lost one of their stars through injury with the news that their young centre Hugh Gavin will undergo surgery.

NEWS: Leinster has welcomed back several players from injury ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at Ravenhill Stadium on Friday.

NEWS: Munster has acquired the services of Alex Codling to join the province as a forward consultant.

NEWS: Stormers and Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has shared a message on social media following his neck fusion surgery on Wednesday.

NEWS: An Argentine court on Monday began hearing an application by two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in July to have the charges dismissed.

NEWS: The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is looking to future proof the depth chart of talent in Wales by selecting a group of up to 60 players of ’National Interest’ from the age of 15-24.

JERSEY LAUNCH: The Cheetahs have launched a striking new jersey for the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup season.

NEWS: The Blitzboks have been forced to make a late change to their squad due to injury.

NEWS: Former Ireland international Brendan Mullin has been sentenced to three years imprisonment on Monday, after being found guilty of stealing more than 500,000 Euros from a bank. 

NEWS: Eddie Jones said he was abused by a fan at half-time on his return to Twickenham for the first time since being sacked as England boss in Japan's 59-14 defeat on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: Centre Jesse Kriel knows a thing or two about defensive systems and he had plenty of praise for Jerry Flannery after the Boks concluded 2024 with an unbeaten November tour.

NEWS: Reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Blues, have managed to convince Head Coach, Vern Cotter to resign for another year seeing him remain at the club until the end of the 2026 season.

OPINION: Jérôme Daret was named World Rugby Coach of the Year and if you had to Google that name, you are not alone.

NEWS: Wales fullback Liam Williams could be available for his country again after the announcement that he has left his Japanese club Kubota Spears.

WATCH as Springbok stalwart Pieter-Steph du Toit speaks about his second award as World Rugby Player of the Year and gives an update on his shoulder injury.

NEWS: Despite a 'challenging year', the Welsh Rugby Union reported a increased turnover in its latest annual report.

SPOTLIGHT: England fullback Ellie Kildunne has been named World Rugby women’s 15s Player of the Year in Monaco on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: Australia head coach Joe Schmidt remained upbeat about their chances against the British and Irish Lions despite going down to Scotland by 13-27 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

NEWS: South Africa will not only finish the year as the world's top-ranked team, they have also produced the best player and the bulk of the Dream Team.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock Franco Mostert repaid the faith shown in him by the Springbok management by ending the Test season with a man-of-the-match performance against Wales in Cardiff.

MATCH REPORT: England ended a five-game losing streak with a nine-try demolition of Japan as Eddie Jones' return to Twickenham ended in a 14-59 loss on Sunday.

OPINION: Neil Fissler rates the Australia players after their dream-shattering 13-27 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

OPINION: Bryn Palmer rates the Scotland players after their impressive 27-13 win over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Australia's Grand Slam dream lays in tatters on the Murrayfield turf.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Scotland and Australia at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus believes the more experienced members of his squad helped flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse deliver a satisfactory performance against Wales in Cardiff.

MATCH REPORT: The United States have gone undefeated in the year-end internationals.

Never mind Harry Potter. It's Joe Schmidt who's beginning to cast the spells that Australian rugby needed.

REACTION: Ireland are likely to be without utility back Jamie Osborne for the final Nations Series match against Australia in seven days times.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus praised his team's achievements in 2024, especially after his own internal conflict regarding the rotation policy.

REACTION: Coach Scott Robertson said Sunday he will ask New Zealand Rugby bosses to make overseas-based players eligible for the All Blacks in a bid to keep up with pacesetters South Africa.

OPINION: As the curtain shuts on a whirlwind 2024 season for both Italy and the All Blacks, Scott Robertson’s side has sent leaving players TJ Perenara and Sam Cane off with a scrappy win against Italy.

OPINION: South Africa completed an unbeaten year-end tour for the first time since 2013, beating an outclassed Wales 45-12.

OPINION: After a scrappy first half the All Blacks held a 17-6 lead after tries to scrumhalf Cam Roigard and fullback Will Jordan in Turin.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand saw off a battling Italy 29-11 on Saturday in their final match of the year as Sam Cane was given a winning farewell to international rugby in Turin.

SPOTLIGHT: A few of South Africa's United Rugby Championship franchises will be sweating over some key players after South Africa's 45-12 win over Wales in Cardiff.

REPORT: The back-to-back World Champions South Africa ended their 2024 international season on a flawless note, beating Wales 45-12 in Cardiff on Saturday.

REACTION: Warren Gatland insisted he remained "motivated" to stay on as Wales coach despite overseeing a record 12th consecutive Test defeat by South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

OPINION: Owain Jones rates the Wales players after their 12-45 loss to South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Wales and South Africa at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland cruised past Fiji in their Test at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Australia face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday with coach Joe Schmidt trying to keep a lid on talk of a Grand Slam in a remarkable turn of events for the Wallabies.

OPINION: France was extremely efficient and scored from every opportunity they created to close the Autumn Nations Series with a 37-23 win in Paris.

OPINION: France have completed a clean sweep pf wins in their Nations Series Tests after knocking off a valiant Argentina side 37-23 at Stade de France. Les Bleus came into this match on the back of a big win over Japan and last weekend’s dramatic triumph over New Zealand.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Kenya’s Sevens coach Kevin Wambua has named two Olympians in his squad for the 2024/2025 HSBC World Sevens Series in Dubai.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Loose forward Keke Morabe has signed a three-year extension which will see him remain a Stormer until at least 2028.

PREVIEW: Former Scotland captain Jamie Richie will make his first start of the November internationals against Australia this Sunday at Murrayfield. 

SPOTLIGHT - CARDIFF Siya Kolisi will not give up his Bok jersey easily as he eyes the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

PREVIEW: England know that even if they break their five-match losing streak by beating Japan at Twickenham on Sunday - doubts over their ability against major teams will remain. 

MATCH REPORT: France completed their November campaign unbeaten - securing a sweep with a 37-23 win over Argentina at Stade de France in Paris on Friday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between France and Argentina at Stade de France in Paris.

UPDATE: SARU's contentious equity deal is now centre to a public spat between the Sport, Art and Culture Portfolio Committee and Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.

NEWS: Munster has confirmed the departure of another member of their coaching staff.

SPOTLIGHT: Siya Kolisi believes Cameron Hanekom has all the potential to become a mainstay in the Springbok squad over the next few years.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Matt Fagerson will play his 50th match for Scotland in the Nations Series against Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

PREVIEW: The Springboks will enter their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff as overwhelming favourites.

TEAM UPDATE: Injury has forced South Africa into another late change.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Japan at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt has named another debutant on the November tour in Western Force utility back Harry Potter against Scotland. 

OPINION: In the fast-paced world of the international game, success is rarely due to individual brilliance alone.

SPOTLIGHT: Before the final whistle sounds in Cardiff, the Springboks will have fielded 52 players across the calendar year.

NEWS: It seems like mission impossible for Ireland and New Zealand as they seek to close to the gap on the No.1 side South Africa.

NEWS: A South African field hockey player, who represented South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will represent South Africa at the upcoming Dubai 7s International Invitational tournament.

TRANSFER NEWS: Loose forward Glenda Baloyi has signed her first semi-professional contract with the Bulls Daisies.

OPINION: Former Springbok head coach and current Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shares his thoughts on Ireland, Australia and Wales current struggles.

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits his players are well aware they are viewed as “vulnerable” by weekend opponents Fiji.

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi seems pretty confident about Cheslin Kolbe's chances of being crowned the world's best player on Sunday in Monaco.

PREVIEW: New Zealand are looking to end their year on a high against Italy on Saturday after last weekend's painful defeat to France left them ruing missed chances.

PREVIEW: Ireland rookie No.10 Sam Prendergast has been backed by Andy Farrell to be the general against Fiji this Saturday. 

NEWS: Demi Hayes is set to make her long-awaited return from injury while a quartet of players are in line for Australian Sevens debuts in the opening round of the 2024/5 HSBC SVNS series from November 30 in Dubai.

NEWS: Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany has decided to step away from his role with the national team.

NEWS: Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the "world's best coach" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji has named a strong side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday but the Pacific Islanders will be without one of their superstars.

OPINION: As the 2024 season draws to a close, we can without a doubt state that it's been one of the most successful Springbok seasons to date. 

In sports, some names are eternal. Nadine Roos is one of them.

NEWS: Northampton Saints have announced the signing of a former Super Rugby squad member and Samoa international to bolster their back row.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players in his starting team to face Fiji on Saturday in Dublin.

SPOTLIGHT: France lock Thibaud Flament faces Los Pumas on Friday holding a special relationship on and off the field with the South American country. 

NEWS: The Bulls Daisies are on a signing spree having acquired the services of three sterling stars set to join the side in Pretoria.

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland centre Jamie Osborne has reflected on a landmark year that saw him make his debut for Ireland.

SPOTLIGHT: Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

NEWS: The multimillion-rand fraud trial of former EP Rugby boss Cheeky Watson and his co-accused has seen another twist in the saga.

NEWS: Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

SPOTLIGHT: Israel Dagg doesn’t blame Harry Plummer for taking up a multi-year deal with Clermont Auvergne in France’s prestigious Top 14, but that doesn’t mean the 2011 Rugby World Cup winner is happy to see the one-Test All Black leave New Zealand’s shores.

PREVIEW: A resurgent France host a vastly improving Argentina on Friday in the final game of the November internationals. Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie is already thinking of next year's Six Nations.

NEWS: Harlequins flank Will Evans has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play Italy in their final Nations Cup Series match on Saturday in Turin.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.

OPINION: Leo Cullen's latest two-year deal with Leinster could set him on a path to take over as Ireland coach.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi has opened up on his relationship with Willie le Roux in the Springbok squad.

TEAM UPDATE: The South African team to face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday has undergone a couple of late changes.

NEWS: New Junior Springbok assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa was like a kid with a new toy when he joined the SA Rugby Under-19 Academy camp earlier in the week, excited to get stuck in with the next generation of SA Under-20 players.

UPDATE: The South African Rugby Union and Ackerley Sports Group did not expect the 'pushback' they have been getting against their proposed equity deal.

NEWS: Lions flyhalf Sanele Nohamba scooped the coveted Player of the Year award for his outstanding performances throughout the 2023/24 season, covering both halfback positions during the campaign.

TRANSFER NEWS: Munster and the Irish Rugby Union confirmed the signings of props Conor Bartley and former Sharks prop Dian Bleuler on short-term deals. 

SPOTLIGHT: Warren Gatland has received some support from Rassie Erasmus ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Jean Kleyn is relishing every moment in the Bok camp and learning from Eben Etzebeth again as he prepares for his first Test appearance since last year's World Cup Final.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallaby great David Campese said he changed his mind on current Australia head coach Joe Schmidt.

NEWS: Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted he is focused solely on Saturday's daunting Test against South Africa and not talk of his future as he stares down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.

SPOTLIGHT: Cameron Hanekom is learning from the best in the business and Rassie Erasmus believes he has all the qualities to become a loose forward maestro.

NEWS: Ulster hooker Rob Herring and captain Iain Henderson has commited to the Irish province for one and two years respectively.

NEWS: New Zealand flyhalf Harry Plummer will join Clermont next season on a three-year deal, the French Top 14 club announced on Wednesday.

NEWS: Tyrone Green has made his decision on where he will ply his trade next season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France head coach Fabien Galthie has omitted the experienced No.8 Gregory Alldritt from the team that will face Argentina this weekend.

NEWS: A team with Indigenous and Pacific heritage is set to fill the gap in the British and Irish Lions tour schedule that was left when the Rebels went into administration.

NEWS: Leinster have confirmed a contract extension for a crucial coaching staff member until at least 2027.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has revealed his side to face the Springboks in Cardiff this weekend.

NEWS: New Zealand's first weight-restricted team will soon go on their first tour.

SPOTLIGHT: After being nominated for the Breakthrough Player of the Year World Rugby Award, Wallace Sititi said his family had kept him grounded in a big first year.

NEWS: Wallaby centre Samu Kerevi, appeared before an Independent Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday evening. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made a solitary change to the starting side that narrowly went down to Ireland this past weekend to tackle the French in Paris.

NEWS: Rugby Sevens legend Emilee Barton (née Cherry) is set to receive the highest honour by being inducted into World Rugby’s Hall of Fame at the annual awards ceremony in Monaco on Sunday evening.

OPINION: The balance of the Springbok selections points to a big victory against Wales this Saturday as well as another win for Rassie Erasmus' development plan.

NEWS: History will be up for grabs in 2025 with an inaugural Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final to be played between the respective Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W winners.

OPINION: As we prepare to close out the 2024 season, @rugby365com examines the bedrock of the game in South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: The Fijiana 7s team to Dubai is expected to be named on Thursday, and many new players are expected to don the white jersey for the first time.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will be looking to clean up their act in crucial areas of the game when they face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus does not want emotions to get the better of brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse in Saturday's clash against Wales in Cardiff.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his squad dynamics heading into their clash against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

WATCH as two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff speaks about the neck surgery that will hopefully save his career.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Rassie Erasmus produced a number of surprises when he named his team to face Wales in South Africa's final match of the year.

NEWS: A training ground injury has forced Steve Borthwick to make a change to his squad ahead of England's clash with Japan. 

STAT ATTACK: Wales and South Africa share a great history between the two rugby-loving countries, and maybe another chapter will be written this weekend when they go head-to-head in Cardiff. 

NEWS: The British and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, according to the chief executive of Rugby Australia.

Tom Wright wouldn't dream of entertaining the idea yet, but the flying fullback is the Wallaby who could emulate the great Mark Ella's 'grand slam of tries'.

NEWS: The Western Force has appointed a former Sevens star onto their revamped coaching roster.

INTERVIEW: Australia coach Joe Schmidt recognises Scotland - and their Melburnian leader Sione Tuipulotu - as a huge threat to his resurgent Wallabies.

SPOTLIGHT: As World Rugby confirmed the 2024 World Rugby Awards nominations, we look at the women leading the charge in a year that saw people waking up to the quality of women’s rugby.

NEWS: Australia centre Samu Kerevi will attend an independent disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

INJURY NEWS: Wales will be without lock Adam Beard for their final match of the Nations Series, against South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Seven players from the win over Portugal will play for Scotland 'A' against Chile at Edinburgh Stadium on Saturday.

NEWS: Springbok prop Ox Nche is available for selection this week despite the huge gash he sustained above his knee in the Test against England last weekend. 

NEWS: Sale Sharks have confirmed that Defence Coach Jamie Langley has left the club by mutual consent to pursue another opportunity. 

NEWS: Argentina has been bolstered by the return of wing Mateo Carreras and flank Marcos Kremer for their international against France in Paris on Friday.

NEWS: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said there would be no change in the selection policy for their final Test of the year against Italy in Turin on Saturday.

NEWS: South Africa’s advantage at the top of the World Rugby's Rankings has been increased to two points after Saturday’s 29-20 win over England.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Four Springboks received recognition for their impressive and consistent performances during the 2024 season after being nominated for the World Rugby Awards.

MATCH REPORT: The USA Eagles claimed their first win over Tonga in 25 years with a convincing 36-17 victory at the neutral venue of Chambéry on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock RG Snyman is already a beast when it comes to his offloading game and now he is aiming to get even better under attack coach Tony Brown.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Cory Sweeney has selected Black Ferns wing Katelyn Vahaakolo, Justine McGregor and Olive Watherston as three debutants, while Dhys Faleafaga returns for her first SVNS Series tournaments since the birth of her twin boys.

NEWS: Wales suffered a national record 11th straight Test defeat with a thumping 20-52 loss to Australia in Cardiff on Sunday.

NEWS: The Wallabies will battle to ensure Samu Kerevi's tour isn't over after the returning centre was left "distraught" by his red card for a dangerous tackle, the one sour note in their record-shattering win over Wales.

REACTION: Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he was not getting carried away about thoughts of a Grand Slam sweep of the home nations after his team thrashed Wales 52-20 in Cardiff on Sunday.

REACTION: Warren Gatland insisted he still had the fight to continue as Wales coach.

SPOTLIGHT: Cheslin Kolbe dominated headlines after his man-of the match performance against England in London.

MATCH REPORT: They may have lost 19-33, but a battling performance from Spain who, despite missing a selection of French based players, pushed Fiji further than many expected and perhaps many Spanish fans could have hoped.

MATCH REPORT: Australia handed Wales their 11th straight loss the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Wales and Australia at the Millennium Stadium in France.

MATCH REPORT: Italy had to hang tough against a desperate Georgia team, claiming a hard-earned 20-17 win at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Sunday.

ANALYSIS: England suffered a fifth straight defeat as world champions South Africa won 29-20 at Twickenham at the weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Freddy Douglas admitted his emotions got the better of him as he became the youngest Scotland debutant in more than 60 years when he came off the bench in Saturday’s nine-try 59-21 victory over Portugal.

REACTION: France's hangover from last year's World Cup included a chastening defeat to Ireland, a drab draw with Italy, and a scandal-hit tour of South America.

NEWS: The Springboks will be keeping a close eye on Ox Nche in the coming days.

SPOTLIGHT - LONDON: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to replace Manie Libbok early in the second half  against England at Twickenham Stadium

REACTION: The 21-year-old All Blacks flank Peter Lakai has been praised for his performance against the French after being thrust into the Test off the bench in just the first minute when Samipeni Finau suffered a head knock.

NEWS: After the delightful infusion of new talent provided by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, it's the experience of some rugged old hands that the Wallabies will put their trust in against Wales as they welcome Rob Valetini and Samu Kerevi into Australia's elite 50-cap club.

REACTION: England head coach Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union despite presiding over a fifth successive defeat after South Africa triumphed 29-20 at Twickenham.

NEWS: Friendly New Zealand foes and international coaching duellists, the Wallabies' Joe Schmidt and Wales' Warren Gatland have been battling for years - yet rarely has the pressure been ramped up quite so high than for their crunch Cardiff Test.

REACTION: France captain Antoine Dupont praised his side's "pragmatism" after the 30-29 victory over New Zealand on Saturday in Paris.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus did not want to sound "arrogant" when describing his team's win against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

OPINION: Just one point separated the mighty All Blacks and France on Saturday evening, as the impressive hosts took a 30-29 victory over their rivals.

OPINION: ben Smith rates the New Zealand players after their one-point, 29-30, loss to France at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: France produced an incredible second-half display, as they edged New Zealand 30-29 at the Stade de France on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France in Paris.

MATCH REPORT: South Africa scored their third-successive win over England, and their fourth in the last five matches, as they kept alive their dream of an unbeaten year-end tour.

PLAYER RATINGS: England player ratings live from Twickenham Stadium: What a belter of a spectacle under the south-west London lights.

PLAYER RATINGS: South Africa earned a hard-fought 29-20 win against England at twickkenham, which was an arm-wrestle until the end.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between England and South Africa at Twickenham in London.

MATCH REPORT: Japan overcame a second-half red card to secure a 36-20 victory over Uruguay at Chambéry Savoie Stadium on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Scotland bounced back in fine style, beating Portugal 59-21 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is the perfect example of hard work paying off.

REACTION: Ireland may have boumnced back from the loss to New Zealand by edging Argentina 22-19 in a nailbiting Test at Lansdowne Road this past Friday, but coach Andy Farrell admitted his team has issues to resolve.

NEWS: Four women were amongst a delegation of 28 coaches from across Africa who successfully completed World Rugby’s Level 3 coaching course, facilitated by SA Rugby in Cape Town this week.

OPINION: Argentina player ratings: It wasn’t to be for Los Pumas who, after pushing Ireland to the limit, lost by three points in Dublin, a city they have never been able to celebrate in.

NEWS: Egypt, Guatemala, and Lesotho have been elevated to World Rugby full member status following approval by the international federation’s Council on November 14, having achieved all the necessary criteria.

PREVIEW: Italy will look to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Argentina last weekend when they entertain an up-and-coming Georgia side on Sunday.

PREVIEW: Under-pressure Wales take on a resurgent Australia in Cardiff on Sunday desperate to avoid becoming a footnote in Welsh rugby history for all the wrong reasons.

OPINION: Ireland were once again afflicted by unforced errors in a hard-fought 22-19 win, but there were enough reserves of resolve to save the day.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland conceded 10 second-half points and went scoreless themselves in that stanza to hang on for a 22-19 win against a plucky Argentina outfit in Dublin.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Ireland and Argentina at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

SPOTLIGHT: France captain Antoine Dupont believes "legendary" New Zealand are back to their best ahead of the two side's clash on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT - LONDON: The Springboks might have inside knowledge of Marcus Smith's "strengths and weaknesses", but they must be street-smart in dealing with the unpredictable playmaker.

SPOTLIGHT: England fullback Freddie Steward claims there is more to his game than being good under the high-ball, but understands that's why he's selected to face the world champions South Africa on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus says no two coaching set-ups are the same as he asked for his opinion on Felix Jones' absence from the England group.

SPOTLIGHT: Wales players need to unshackle themselves and 'get back on the horse' when they face the Wallabies on Sunday, according to assistant coach Neil Jenkins.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made some changes to his team for the second of their year-end tour matches, against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

PREVIEW: coach Mark Mapletoft has confirmed the England A side to take on Australia A at the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.

NEWS: Scrumhalf Tomos Williams has been released from the Wales squad for the remaining November internationals due to a shoulder injury, with Kieran Hardy replacing him.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black centre Anton Lienert-Brown described France scrumhalf as a 'freakish' player ahead of the teams' showdown in Paris on Saturday. 

TRANSFER NEWS: Wallabies wing Suliasi Vunivalu has put pen to paper to join Top 14 side La Rochelle, saying that he feels the time is right to move overseas. 

NEWS: SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that 58 players have been invited to the Under-17 Elite Player Development camp, which kicks off at Boland Landbou after the year-end exams.

SPOTLIGHT: Newly elected World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson said it was a 'proud moment' for him after becoming the first in his position from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions. 

SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes 'the game needs superstars' as his struggling outfit prepare to face Wallaby wonder Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on Sunday.

UPDATE: The South African Rugby Union has changed its mind over the decision to end the 'administration' the Western Province Rugby Football Union.

SPOTLIGHT: A new law directive to create fairer aerial contests is in danger of turning rugby union into Australian Rules football fears England coach Steve Borthwick. 

NEWS: Minister of sport, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie is set to consult with the South African Rugby Union leadership and the US based Ackerley Sports Group in London. 

INJURY UPDATE: Former England captain Owen Farrell will be sidelined for 'several weeks' after undergoing surgery for a groin injury Racing 92 announced on Thursday. 

PRVIEW: Fabien Galthie's France welcome in-form New Zealand on Saturday to Paris with the hosts hoping to build on the victories they chalked up in the their two most recent meetings with the All Blacks.

PREVIEW - LONDON: England will be going back to the basics for their clash against the Springboks at Twickenham Stadium

SPOTLIGHT - LONDON: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus said Saturday's clash against England at Twickenham Stadium will provide Manie Libbok with an opportunity to right the wrongs of last year's World Cup semifinal.

PREVIEW: World Cup 2023 surprise package Portugal head to Murrayfield to face Gregor Townsend's Scotland who is looking to bounce back from their defeat to world champions South Africa. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fullback Freddie Steward and scrumhalf Jack Van Poortvliet got the nod to start against South Africa as England coach Steve Borthwick announced his side.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa could relinquish the #1 spot as Ireland and New Zealand could climb to the top after this weekend's Test matches.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have an effective way to deal with really "aggressive defences".

OPINION: Former Springbok coach and current Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his views on the state of England and the Springboks' famous seven-one bench split tactic ahead of the crucial Test at Twickenham.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell expressed his frustration on how his side couldn't capitalise on the opportunities they had in South Africa's red-zone and England scrumhalf Ben Youngs gave his verdict on the number of forwards that should be allowed on the bench.

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris says Argentina has "gone up to another level" under head coach Felipe Contepomi and will be "a proper test" in Friday's match at Lansdowne Road.

NEWS: Four new laws are set to go on trial globally next year as World Rugby continues in its endeavors to enhance the pace of the game pace and player protection.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named centre Stafford McDowall as captain ahead of their clash with Portugal, with Sione Tuipulotu falling out of the matchday squad. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. 

NEWS: Sir Bill Beaumont's successor has been elected with the news that Australian Brett Robinson will take up the seat as the new Chair of World Rugby.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play France at Stade de France, Paris.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Experienced centre Gael Fickou is among four changes made by Fabien Galthie ahead of France's Test against New Zealand this Saturday in Paris. 

WATCH as Springbok attack coach Tony Brown speaks about the team's evolution on attack.

SPOTLIGHT: The World Cup 2025, which kicks off at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday, August 22 and runs until September 27, 2025, is set to be the biggest ever.

SPOTLIGHT - LONDON: Springbok team doctor Jerome Mampane has provided an update on injured Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

PREVIEW: Ireland will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing loss against New Zealand when Felipe Contepomi’s Los Pumas come to Dublin.

NEWS: The Wallabies must make at least two enforced team changes after wing Dylan Pietsch was forced out of the Nations Series tour of Europe with a calf injury.

SPOTLIGHT: Henry Slade has insisted that England will resist the temptation to strip back their game plan in a quest to rescue their year-end campaign.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team for Friday's sold-out year-end Test against Argentina in Dublin.

SPOTLIGHT: Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure” if it was decided he should not continue in his role as Wales head coach.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to face Australia at Principality Stadium on Sunday.

REACTION: Argentina's impressive set of results in the Rugby Championship breeds confidence, but for Felipe Contepomi it is more about the performance.

REACTION: The defending champions Bulls Daisies can't wait to kick of their Women's Premier Division against EP Queens.

SPOTLIGHT: Wasps' hopes of hosting professional rugby back in the south east of England have taken a positive step with the news that land has been secured to build a new stadium in Kent.

SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks thought he would be fine saying goodbye - but when he stepped into the changeroom and looked at his Bulls teammates, and his coach Jake White, Hendricks remembered that when doctors told him his career was over because his heart couldn’t handle it, this team gave him back his rugby heart.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to the side that dispatched Italy by 50-18 which sees the return of former skipper Pablo Matera.

NEWS: France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday that captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day with an illness but will be fit for his country's upcoming clash with New Zealand.

NEWS: Scotland lock Scott Cummings has escaped with a slap on the wrist for his dangerous croc roll on South African counterpart Franco Mostert.

NEWS: The Bulls Daisies have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 Gauteng Sport Awards, which celebrate the best of the best from the province of champions.

SPOTLIGHT: The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as Chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote in Dublin at the governing body's headquarters on Thursday.

SPOTLIGHT: @Rugby365com reporter Angus Opperman spoke to former Springbok and Namibia head coach Allister Coetzee on his appointment as Eastern Province mentor and his vision for the struggling union. 

NEWS: Women’s rugby will take centre stage in 2025, with back-to-back international tournaments offering box office entertainment for fans.

NEWS: Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban on Tuesday for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales.

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' selections at scrumhalf and flyhalf will have a bearing on the result at Twickenham this Saturday, and on South Africa's three-match tour as a whole.

WATCH as Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach previews the face-off against England.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand defence coach Scott Hansen said on Tuesday the All Blacks' inexperienced scrumhalves will be motivated to face France superstar Antoine Dupont this weekend.

INJURY NEWS: France will be without flank Francois Cros and wing Damian Penaud for their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Mark Mapletoft has confirmed his squad for England A’s encounter with Australia A this Sunday at the Twickenham Stoop.

STAT ATTACK: With no Bongi Mbonambi versus Tom Curry narrative to keep us amused this week, we look at the statistics to whet your appetite for the England versus South Africa Test at Twickenham on Saturday.

NEWS: SA Rugby has announced some changes to the original group of 48 Under-19 players to attend the camp from November 18-30 at the Stellenbosch Academy Sports (SAS).

NEWS: Welsh wing Mason Grady will undergo surgery and is set to miss out on the rest of Wales’ Nation Series matches.

NEWS: Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has been appointed as Head of Coaching at Monument High School in Johannesburg.

NEWS: A Dunedin club rugby player has been suspended for importing a banned substance.

NEWS: A bumper women’s season kicks off unusually early in January next year as all eyes turn towards the World Cup in England in August and September.

SPOTLIGHT: All 11 Super Rugby Pacific squads are locked in and among the 428 contracted players, 14 players have transferred clubs with 37 rookies set to join Super Rugby squads for the first time.

Suliasi Vunivalu has not been included in the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific squad as the code-hopping wing eyes a French move.

OPINION: As a sports science graduate with a deep appreciation for Rugby Union, I find the current landscape of the international game fascinating.

INJURY UPDATE: The All Blacks have brought in three additional All Blacks XV players to serve as injury cover in preparation for their Test against France this weekend. 

Match Report: After two agonising removals from previous World Cups due to off the field matters, which would be worthy of a book in itself - the Spanish Rugby Union found itself back at the start of a World Cup cycle hoping to get to their first Men´s Rugby World Cup this millennium.

SPOTLIGHT: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was hailed as a 'freak' on monday by his Wallaby centre partner Len Ikitau after an eye-catching Test debut performance against England.

NEWS: Fiji wing Semi Radradra and Scotland lock Scott Cummings are set to learn their fate following foul play in their respective matches this past weekend.

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland prop Tom O'Toole has been ruled out of Friday's clash against Los Pumas due to a head injury he suffered during the 13-23 loss to New Zealand. 

SPOTLIGHT: Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe says they will be "hard on ourselves" as they regroup following a 10th successive Test defeat, against Fiji. 

NEWS: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was forced to call up two replacements as cover for the injuries his side incurred following their loss to world champions South Africa on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith is still pinching himself after he reached 50 caps for South Africa.

NEWS: The World Rugby Rankings has undergone multiple changes after a dramatic weekend of ups and downs in the Nations Series and beyond.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that his team produced a shaky performance in their 32-15 victory over Scotland on Sunday.

NEWS: Three BlitzBoks will miss out on the start of South Africa’s 2025 HSBC SVNS campaign.

NEWS: Ewan Ashman believes Scotland can draw plenty of encouragement from their valiant effort against South Africa on Sunday as they build towards next year’s Six Nations.

REACTION: It was an overwhelming array of emotions for South Africa Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel in Accra, Ghana on Sunday after his squad bagged another Africa Sevens title and secured qualification for the World Rugby Challenger Series next year.

NEWS: The Bulls Daisies have appointed Owethu Sityata as the lead strength and conditioning coach on an initial 2-year deal.

STAT ATTACK: Merely two Springboks with 10 plus Tests to their name have a 100 percent winning success rate during their careers, with one being a current Bok rookie. 

NEWS: Former Wales lock Jake Ball has called time on his professional career at the end of the upcoming Japan League One season. 

OPINION: South Africa not only returned to the top of the world rankings, they have now gone more than 180 minutes without conceding a try against Scotland.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will be bracing themselves for huge showdown against an England team desperate to right the wrongs after suffering back-to-back home defeats.

NEWS: South Africa Women's star Zeenay Jordan has joined the Bulls Daisies as an assistant coach on an initial 2-year deal.

NEWS: After the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby Sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025.

WRAP: South Africa Women's Sevens have beaten Kenya 19-10 in a thrilling final to retain their Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens title and conclude a stellar tournament.

OPINION: Japan was defeated 12-52 by a dominant France side at the Stade de France in Paris.

REACTION: England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed that Tom Curry will miss next week's Nations Series against South Africa.

REACTION: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes his team had some "bad luck" in their 15-32 defeat to the Springboks at Murrayfield on Sunday.

NEWS: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been left buoyed with emotion by his uplifting Wallabies debut, declaring the "amazing" experience of his Twickenham tour de force as the very reason he switched rugby codes.

MATCH REPORT: South Africa outscored Scotland by four tries to zero for a 32-15 victory in their opening November tour match at Murrayfield. 

REACTION: Warren Gatland said he was unconcerned about his future as Wales coach, after watching his team lose 19-24 to Fiji on Sunday.

REACTION: Maro Itoje insists England are eager "to do the fans proud" when they face world champions South Africa next weekend, following consecutive November losses to New Zealand and Australia.

OPINION: Bryn Palmer rates the Scotland players after their 15-32 loss to South Africa at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

MATCH REPORT: Fiji beat Wales 24-19 in their year-end Test in Cardiff on Sunday, heaping more pressure on coach Warren Gatland.

SPOTLIGHT: France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont said he was cautious of New Zealand's 'threat' before the in-form All Blacks head to Paris this coming Saturday. 

SPOTLIGHT: Zelt Marais, despite his 10-year ban, may insist he is still the Western Province Rugby Football Union President, but his name is not on the list of nominees for an election later this month.

SPOTLIGHT: Canan Moodie is a player who is perfectly suited to deal with Scotland's backline threats, according to assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.

INTERVIEW: Sunday will be another Springboks fixture Evan Roos will unfortunately have to make do with watching on television.

OPINION: Despite a late withdrawal from wing Damian Penaud, France’s star power was unmatched in the contest as they ran out to a 31-0 lead by halftime and never looked in doubt of securing the result.

SPOTLIGHT: Handre Pollard admits that he is leaning a lot from the other flyhalves in the Bok squad, but he won't be trying any of their eye-catching plays.

REACTION: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as "freak" and "great" with his Wallabies' teammates in awe of his striking debut in the gold shirt following the gilded code-hopper's incredible display against England at Twickenham.

MATCH REPORT: Olympic sevens gold medallist Antoine Dupont set up two tries as France eased past Japan 52-12 in Paris on Saturday.

REACTION: Australia coach Joe Schmidt hailed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as an "aerial freak" after the cross-code capture marked his first senior game of rugby union by starring in the Wallabies' thrilling 42-37 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Argentina enhanced their reputation as one of the most improved teams of the year with a 50-18 rout of Italy at Stadio Friuli, in Udine, on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Italy and Argentina aT Stadio Friuli, IN Udine.

OPINION: Australia player ratings: Australia snatched a try at the death to beat England 37-42 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium in a match for the ages on Saturday.

OPINION: England player ratings live from Twickenham: After successive one, seven, and two-point defeats to New Zealand, this was a Saturday afternoon ripe for Steve Borthwick’s team to take their many All Blacks frustrations out on a wounded Wallabies XV.

The Springbok Women's Sevens team will play Senegal in the quarterfinals of the Africa Women's Sevens at the University of Ghana's Rugby Stadium in Accra on Sunday after a clean sweep of their Pool A opponents on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Australia have done the near impossible and beaten England 42-37 at Twickenham on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between England and Australia at Twickenham in London.

SPOTLIGHT: Sione Tuipulotu has challenged Scotland to signal their intent to move to the next level with a landmark victory over world champions South Africa.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand travells to France for this coming Saturday's Test on the back of an impressive 23-13 victory over Six Nations champions Ireland. 

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland’s players have vowed there will be 'no sulking' during their efforts to bounce back from the disappointment of a first Dublin defeat in more than three years.

SPOTLIGHT: Harry Wilson has already hit Marnus Labuschagne for six - and now the Wallabies' cricket-mad skipper would love nothing more than to dish out the same to England in 'rugby's Ashes'.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Ireland wing Shane Horgan believes South Africa would've smashed the Kiwi outfit that beat Ireland by 23-13 at Landsdowne Road on Friday. 

INJURY UPDATE: Injured lock Sam Darry's northern tour is over having being ruled out on Saturday, with centurion Sam Cane in doubt for the All Blacks' next Test against France. 

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is keen to see how his squad deals with different scenarios after he revealed a seven-one bench split between forwards and backs for Sunday's clash against Scotland.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus concedes that the seven-one bench split tactic will always attract the critics.

REACTION: Andy Farrell said there were "no excuses" and the best team won after New Zealand beat Six Nations champions Ireland 23-13 to end their 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

WATCH as we bring you all the Africa Women Sevens action from Ghana.

NEWS: Ioan Cunningham has left his position with the Wales Women coaching team by mutual agreement after three years at the helm.

PREVIEW: The Springboks will kick off their three-match end-of-year tour against a Scottish side that has added more strings to their bow over the last 12 months.

PREVIEW: Wales and Fiji will face off this Sunday at the Millennium Stadium in the Nations Series.

WATCH as Scotland centre Huw Jones sits down the Behind The Ruck crew of Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh for some insights into the Scottish camp.

OPINION: Ben Smith rates the New Zealand players after their 23-13 win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Ireland players after their 13-23 loss to New Zealand at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

MATCH REPORT: Ireland is certain to lose their No.1 position on the world rankings, after a 13-23 loss to New Zealand in Dublin on Friday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the international match between Ireland and New Zealand at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

REACTION: Warren Gatland insists he is "relishing the pressure" even though Wales are on the brink of equalling their all-time record losing streak ahead of their November opener against Fiji in Cardiff on Sunday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith will earn his 50th Test cap on Sunday when the Springboks line up against Scotland at Murrayfield in their opening Outoging Tour clash.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fresh from his debut against Fiji last weekend, Tom Jordan has been selected at fullback to take on world champions South Africa this Sunday.

LIVING WITH THE LIONS: Remember the drama surrounding the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

PREVIEW: New Zealand XV coach Clayton McMillan has named his playing 23 to challenge Georgia in their second and final match of the 2024 year-end tour.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales coach Warren Gatland has named his team to face Fiji in the opening match of the year-end series at Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: When Tevita Tatafu left Tonga for France for an academy contract with Bayonne five years ago, not many people tipped him for Les Bleus honours.

PREVIEW: Evolving France face Eddie Jones' struggling Japan in the November internationals on Saturday with superstar Antoine Dupont making his first 15-a-side appearance for the hosts in more than a year.

NEWS: Three of the All Blacks Sevens' most capped and successful players are hanging up their boots, with Tim Mikkelson, Scott Curry, and Sam Dickson all calling time on their stellar international careers.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: She has achieved more than any other Springbok Women’s Sevens player, but for team captain Mathrin Simmers, the job is not yet done, and she will only relax once they have qualified for the HSBC SVNS Series again.

SQUAD UPDATE: World Cup winning lock Jean Kleyn will link up with the Springbok squad on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje who suffered a leg injury in training on Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT: It's been close but no cigar for Andre Esterhuizen when it comes to crossing the tryline for the Boks.

PREVIEW: Gonzalo Quesada expects his Italy team to be ring rusty when they take on his home nation Argentina in the Azzurri's opening November Test match on Saturday, hoping to end a positive year on a high.

PREVIEW: Australia is back on English soil for the first time since 2021 when England beat them in that Nations Series.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Rugby League convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his Australia debut without having played a game of senior club rugby union after being named in the Wallabies team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi was forced into a major reshuffle among the backs due to injury for Saturday’s test against Italy in Udine.

OPINION: The Springboks must avoid an attacking shootout with a dangerous Scotland side this Sunday.

NEWS: All Black captain Scott Barrett said his side are expecting an 'intense' Test against Ireland in Dublin as the All Blacks targets Ireland's No.1 world ranking. 

NEWS: World Cup winner Bobby Skinstad and former All Black flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens have combined with an Irish investment fund to take control of French second-division side Beziers, the town's mayor announced on Thursday. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Japan head coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to the side that will face France in Paris on Saturday. 

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Glasgow Warriors and Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has signed a deal that will keep him at Scotstoun stadium until 2028. 

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Former Argentina flyhalf, Italy's head coach Gonzalo Quesada, will face off against his home nation this Saturday when the Azzurri welcomes Los Pumas to Udine.

SPOTLIGHT: The 30th season of the Champions Cup returns next month with 24 teams competing to lift the trophy at the Principality Stadium in May next year.

NEWS: Defending SA Rugby Women's Premier Division champions, the Bulls daisies have bid farewell to six squad members by mutual consent.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Antoine Dupont is back for France as they gear up for their first Nations Series encounter against Japan at Stade de France on Saturday.

NEWS: The pool and match schedule for the new 2025 HSBC SVNS Series, set to get underway in a matter of weeks, has been announced for the opening Dubai 7s.

PREVIEW: Ireland meet New Zealand on Friday at Lansdowne Road in what is a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 World Cup quarterfinal which crushed Irish dreams of lifting the trophy.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Force recruit Darcy Swain will lead the Australia XV side out against Bristol in the opening game of their two-match tour of the UK.

SPOTLIGHT: France superstar Antoine Dupont is set to make his return to the Test scene on Saturday for the first time since France's heartbreaking home World Cup quarterfinal exit at the hands of the eventual champion Springboks. 

NEWS: Caelan Doris, the son of psychotherapists and armed with a psychology degree, would appear to be ideal captain material for Ireland and as his status has grown, he has shown leadership over the sensitive issues of mental health and concussion.

SPOTLIGHT: A Springbok stalwart accepts that his time on the playing field is nearing an end.

NEWS: The best teams in Test rugby clash this weekend as the November internationals get into full swing with the likes of World Cup winners South Africa heading to Scotland and Ireland hosting New Zealand.

SPOTLIGHT: For a proud northern Englishman whose goal was to tame the Wallabies on their own soil in Lions' red - Geoff Parling has felt right at home 'back in the motherland, revisiting old friends and family in London. 

Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with world champions South Africa when they face the Springboks in the "ultimate test" at Murrayfield on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen turned 30 earlier this year, but he only has 18 Test caps to his name.