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SPOTLIGHT: The debate around the Springbok No.8 position - or rather a more frequent starter - intensified with the advent of the European season.

NEWS: The Government has been warned to keep a close eye on Premiership clubs “teetering on the edge” after a new report set out the cost to taxpayers of three top-flight clubs going under.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: This weekend is the ideal opportunity for the Stormers to remind South Africa why they are one of the top teams.

WATCH as Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie opens up about slump in form utility back Sanele Nohamba.

INJURY UPDATE: Following their 16-53 hammering against the Harlequins in the Champions Cup, the Stormers are set for a massive injury boost ahead of the United Rugby Championship return.

NEWS: Toby Booth has left the Ospreys with immediate effect with Mark Jones taking over as head coach.

NEWS: The match officials appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round Eight fixtures have been confirmed.

NEWS: Ireland star Bundee Aki has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Ireland Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and will remain in Galway with Connacht until the end of the 2025/26 season.

OPINION: In the wake of the Springbok Women's astounding phoenix-like status having risen out of the ashes this year comes a stark realisation that the women's game is still treated as an unnecessary expense at domestic level.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Springbok prop Ox Nche has signed a new deal that will keep him in Durban until at least June 2028. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: More than one year after the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris, former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster stated he couldn’t help but continue to revisit the game in his head. 

NEWS: Black Ferns star Michaela Blyde will play for the Warriors in the club’s return to the NRLW next year.

NEWS: The Federazione Italiana Rugby will decide Zebre Parma’s future in a meeting scheduled on Tuesday, December 17, but it seems the struggling franchise will close its doors next June.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: England and Leicester Tigers lock Ollie Chessum has signed a new deal with the Premiership club.

NEWS: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is set to receive another prestigious award because of his passion, devotion, and brilliance in leading the Springboks to World Cup glory in 2019 and 2023.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok and Leicester Tigers flyhalf Handre Pollard was full of praise of the Champions Cup following his side's dismantling of the Sharks on Saturday. 

NEWS: Andrew Porter has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster until 2027.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Leinster and Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with club and country until the end of the 2026/7 season. 

NEWS: The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins.

SPOTLIGHT: Following another disappointing weekend for South African franchises in the Champions Cup, it may be time to reconsider their involvement in the elite club competition. 

NEWS: Concluding 10 years with the USA Men’s Eagles this fall, captain Greg Peterson announced his official retirement from professional rugby.

NEWS: Australia’s Under 18 Boys were crowned champions of the Global Youth Sevens in Auckland on Sunday, winning their first title since 2016.

NEWS: Accomplished veteran and USA Eagle, Kris Thomas announced their retirement from international rugby.

MATCH REPORT: Ten-try Toulouse proved too strong for Exeter Chiefs as they recorded a memorable 64-21 victory in the Champions Cup on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors' late fightback was not enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter, going down 29-30.

SUNDAY WRAP: Connacht dug deep to produce a five-tries-to-two win in Perpignan which keeps them firmly on course for a place in the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup.

MATCH REPORT: Liam Williams marked his second Saracens debut with a try as the English side won away at ill-disciplined Stade Francais on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Relentless Benetton edged Bath by the slimmest of margins, clocking a close 22-21 victory in the Champions Cup on Sunday.

REACTION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White expressed his frustration of his side's inability to finish off try scoring opportunities that ultimately led to the hosts' 21-30 loss against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup.

REACTION: The Cheetahs became desperate after a barrage of injuries in the first half stunted their fight against Cardiff as they were downed 10-26 on Saturday night.

REACTION: In what was arguably one of the most Bizarre games in the 2024/5 Challenge Cup, with inclement weather at the centre of it, the Lions managed to get their campaign underway with a 43-35 win over Pau at Ellis Park. 

REACTION: Following the 16-53 hammering against Harlequins in the Champions Cup at Twickenham Stoop, Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson and captain Salmaan Moerat expressed their disappointment but shed light on the positives from the match. 

MATCH REPORT: La Rochelle made it two from two in the Champions Cup after dispatching Bristol Bears by 35-7 at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. 

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers' woes continued on Saturday evening after going down to Harlequins by 16-53 in the Champions Cup at Twickenham Stoop.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Two encounter between Cardiff and the Cheetahs at Arms Park.

MATCH REPORT: Three second-half tries helped Cardiff to a bonus-point win over the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup on Saturday evening.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Two encounter between Harlequins and the Stormers at Twickenham Stoop in London.

MATCH REPORT: Handre Pollard produced a man-of-the-match performance in Leicester's 56-17 win over the Sharks at Welford Road in Round Two of the Champions Cup.

SATURDAY WRAP: Ospreys suffered a massive defeat at the hands of Montpellier in their Challenge Cup encounter on Saturday, going down 15-59.

MATCH REPORT: Leinster recorded a hard-fought 15-7 win over Clermont in the Champions Cup at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions kept their Challenge Cup hopes alive with a convincing 43-35 victory over Pau in a stop-start affair due to inclement weather at Ellis Park. 

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Two encounter between Leicester Tigers and the Sharks at Welford Road.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Two encounter between the Lions and Section Paloise at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls' Champions Cup campaign hangs in the balance after they suffered a 21-30 defeat to Northampton Saints in their Round Two clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: It was as if Bordeaux had had no time away from the pitch since last week’s impressive Leicester Tigers win as they put new meaning into ‘hit the ground running’.

SPOTLIGHT: Tyrone Green has always dreamed of being a Springbok but he would never view an England call-up as second prize.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Two encounter between the Bulls and Northampton Saints at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

WRAP: Sale Sharks revived their Champions Cup hopes and struck back for English clubs as they beat Racing 92 29-7 on a rainy Friday in Manchester.

NEWS: A French court jailed three players formerly with French side Grenoble for 12 to 14 years over the 2017 gang rape of a student after a drunken night out.

SEASON PREVIEW: Many members of the top-ranked and champion Springbok team will enter the spotlight in Japan's League One 2024-25 season.

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh claimed a dominant 52-12 home win over Aviron Bayonnais on Friday, to go top of Pool Three after two rounds of the Challenge Cup season.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The Sharks can take a huge step towards qualification for the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup if they can upset Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla opens up on his remarkable comeback journey from a potential career-ending car crash injury to making his on-field comeback for the Stormers this past weekend against Toulon in the Champions Cup. 

NEWS: Felix Jones is officially no longer a Rugby Football Union (RFU) employee after he was finally allowed to quit on Friday as Steve Borthwick’s England team defence coach.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEWS: After a disappointing start to their Challenge Cup campaigns, the Cheetahs and the Lions will be hoping to bounce back with strong showings in Round Two.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi will lead the Sharks in their Round Two Champions Cup clash with the Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Elrigh Louw is among eight changes made to the Bulls side that will take on Northampton Saints in the second round of the 2024/25 Champions Cup.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted to rotate his squad for their final home game of 2024.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs made two changes to their match day squad as they look to pick up their first win of the Challenge Cup season at Cardiff Arms Park.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Salmaan Moerat makes his return from injury and will captain the Stormers in the Champions Cup clash with Harlequins in London on Saturday.

EXPLAINER: @OwainJTJones untangles the method behind the selection of the @RugbyPass Top 100 players for #2024!

FRIDAY PREVIEW: England and British & Lions lock Jonny Hill starts for the first time since January as Alex Sanderson makes eight changes to his starting line-up to face Racing 92 in Round Two of the Champions Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Handre Pollard’s insider knowledge of fellow Springbok world champions will be a massive asset for Leicester in their Champions Cup Round Two clash against the Sharks at Welford Road on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Norman Laker believes there is something very familiar about Marcus Smith's approach to games.

NEWS: Police searching for missing former England player Tom Voyce said Thursday they had found a body in the river where his car was swept away in a storm.

NEWS: The Lions have a mammoth task to bounce back when they host Pau in Round Two of the Challenge Cup at Ellis Park this weekend and might have to do so without their Springbok.

PREVIEW: Edinburgh welcomes the return of eight Scotland internationals for Friday's Challenge Cup Round Two encounter with Aviron Bayonnais.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Toulon forward Yannick Youyoutte received a five-week ban for his red card in last weekend's Champions Cup Round One clash against the Stormers in Gqeberha.

NEWS: England Rugby has announced that an England XV will take on a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday June 21, 2025.

NEWS: Marcus Smith has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028.

NEWS: The Olympic Gold medal-winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the New Zealand Rugby Awards in 2024.

SPOTLIGHT: Hosts Harlequins and the Stormers are both coming off disheartening losses in Round One of the Champions Cup. Who will bounce back?

NEWS: The winner of South Africa’s Players’ Player of the Year award for 2024 has been revealed.

NEWS: Some of the biggest stars of the Australian Sevens program have linked with Super Rugby Women's teams in a bid to earn Wallaroos selection for the Women's World Cup 2025.

WATCH as Boks Office crew analyses Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's move from openside flank to No.8.

SPOTLIGHT: The Top 10 of Rugbypass' Top 100 has been revealed

A fundraising page has been set up for Springbok Andre Snyman, who is battling a 'brain tumour'.

NEWS: The Irish Rugby Football Union announced the appointment of Neil Doak as the Under-20 coach for 2025.

NEWS: England loose forward Tom Curry will miss Sale's Champions Cup match against Racing 92 on Friday for a stem-cell procedure on his chronic hip condition according to the BBC.

NEWS: The qualification pathway to the next World Cup begins next year with the launch of the "Journey to Australia 2027” for teams that are yet to qualify.

REACTION: The Lions rejected, out of hand, reports suggesting they supported the South African Rugby Union in last Friday's contentious equity vote.

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls and Springbok prop Gerhard Steenekamp has shed light on where the Bulls went wrong against Saracens last weekend ahead of their must-win Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints this weekend.

NEWS: Scotland international and British and Irish Lion Duhan van der Merwe has committed his long-term future to Edinburgh by signing a multi-year contract. 

NEWS: The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has officially revealed its logo and visual identity, marking a milestone in preparations for the tournament set to take place in Australia.

NEWS: France international prop Mohamed Haouas, who will be tried on February 4 for drunk driving, has been suspended indefinitely by his club Montpellier.

NEWS: Police said on Tuesday they had recovered the car of rugby player Tom Voyce from a river in northeast England after Storm Darragh and feared that the former international was dead.

INJURY UPDATE: Ulster has confirmed that wing Ben Moxham will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.

NEWS: An Argentine court on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after playing a match in the country in July.

NEWS: Irish powerhouse Leinster has paid a dear price for their success this season.

WATCH as the Boks Office crew discusses the biggest injustice of the year.

`OPINION: The Sharks' chances of hosting a Champions Cup quarterfinal may hinge on an away win at Leicester this Saturday.

NEWS: Fiji forwards coach Graham Dewes and New Zealand Under-20 head coach Jono Gibbes will add their expertise to the Chiefs as Assistant Coaches for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers are set to bolster their second row for Saturday's Champions Cup Round Two clash against Harlequins in London.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls have a knack for developing top-class locks and JF van Heerden is following in some big footsteps.

EXCLUSIVE: @king365ed sat down with Warren Wheatley Chief Investment Officer of Altvest Capital - the latest party in SARU's equity playpen.

SPOTLIGHT: @king365ed looks at what was a weekend of horrors for the South African teams in the opening round of European competitions.

SPOTLIGHT: The next batch of RugbyPass’ Top 100 for 2024 (20-11) has been revealed and only one Springbok made the cut.

NEWS: Hendre Stassen is apparently on his way back to France where he was suspended for doping for four years.

NEWS: Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return rugby to its glory days, with lofty goals for the Bledisloe Cup and the Rugby Championship.

NEWS: A Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at the Wellington Regional Stadium will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: Munster duo Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly has commited to the Irish province by signing two-year contract extensions.

NEWS: Ireland flank Josh van der Flier has been crowned the Player of the Series for the 2024 November internationals. 

NEWS: The NFL has announced its International Player Pathway programme class of 2025, which includes seven players from both rugby union and rugby league.

SPOTLIGHT: Despite being ill ahead of the tournament, BlitzBok playmaker Dewald Human was determined to contribute to his team's success in the HSBC Cape Town SVNS.

NEWS: The 12 clubs in English rugby's second tier have united in their demand for a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Rugby Football Union.

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree believes he is getting the best out of Siya Kolisi in the No.8 position.

NEWS: Pat Lam says Bristol will give it a “real good go” when they face a second major Champions Cup test in succession against La Rochelle next Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers have suffered three injury blows following their 14-24 Champions Cup defeat to Toulon in Gqeberha. 

REACTION: The Sharks' squad depth will be tested in the coming weeks after a few more names were added to the injury list.

NEWS: A two-time World Cup winner and All Black centurion is in the running for a position on the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board.

SPOTLIGHT: Five South Africans, including Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, appear in the next batch of RugbyPass’ Top 100 of 2024 (40-21) revealed on Monday morning.

WRAP: The home crowd lifted the roof off the Cape Town Stadium as their heroes South Africa came from behind against France in a thrilling final to lift the trophy.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Reds are set to bolster their Super Rugby squad further after securing the services of All Black and Chiefs prop Aidan Ross from July 2025 on a two-year-deal.

NEWS: The Māori All Blacks will play Scotland in Whangārei in 2025 with the historic fixture marking 25 years since the two sides last met.

SUNDAY WRAP: Defending champions Toulouse produced a stunning opening to their Champions Cup campaign as they hammered Ulster 61-21 in Pool One on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Section Paloise issued a warning to their Challenge Cup rivals with a 32-19 triumph over Newcastle Falcons in a Round One, Pool wo, encounter at Stade du Hameau, in Pau, on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round One encounter between Ospreys and the Lions in Swansea.

MATCH REPORT: Ospreys taught a decaying Lions team a dear lesson in the European game, beating them 30-14 in their Round One Challenge Cup match - a fixture moved to Llanelli.

WRAP: New Zealand followed up second place in Dubai with a third victory in Cape Town to round out 2024 with a title celebration and steal an early march on the HSBC SVNS Series ahead of the break before Perth.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round One encounter between the Cheetahs and Perpignan in Amsterdam.

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs and Perpignan played to a dramatic 20-all draw in their Challenge Cup opening round match at the National Rugby Centre in Amsterdam on Sunday.

REACTION: The Bulls were not "street smart" against a clinical Saracens side in blustery conditions in London on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Scrumhalf George Horne scored a hat-trick of tries as Glasgow Warriors thumped Sale Sharks 38-19 in their Champions Cup clash at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Connacht scored seven tries on their way to an impressive 43-12 win over Zebre Parma in their Challenge Cup opener on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: French giants Racing started their Champions Cup campaign with a hard-fought 23-12 win over Harlequins in Paris on Saturday.

REACTION: Two Stormers players ended in hospital as their season of horrors took another turn for the worse at the weekend.

MATCH REPORT: Munster got their European campaign off to an excellent start after securing a bonus-point 33-7 win over Stade Francais at Thomond Park.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round One encounter between Saracens and the Bulls in London.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls were outplayed in blustery conditions on their way to a 5-27 defeat to Saracens in London on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Cardiff had to settle for a solitary bonus point after Lyon kicked off their Challenge Cup campaign with 37-win at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.

MATCH REPORT: Joris Segonds kicked a penalty in the 76th minute as Bayonnais edged Scarlets by one point in a Challenge Cup thriller at Stade Jean Dauger on Saturday.

WRAP: The eyes of fans at Cape Town will be on Sunday's first semi-final as the BlitzBoks - who missed out on a fifth title in a row in the desert - take on Spain. The Spanish proved their run to the final last weekend was no fluke with two impressive wins in Pool B.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round One encounter between the Stormers and Toulon at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

MATCH REPORT: Three-times European champions Toulon taught the Stormers a lesson in game-management to come from behind and win their Champions Cup Round One outing 24-14 in Port Elizabeth, on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Northampton Saints launched their Champions Cup title charge with a dominant display over Castres Olympique on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Black Lion captain and flyhalf Luka Matkava scored 15 of his team's points as the Georgian outfit recorded a 22-19 win over French club RC Vannes in their Challenge Cup opener on Saturday.

NEWS: The Bulls’ Director of Rugby, Jake White, has come out in defence of his Springbok back Canan Moodie, saying he never intended to criticise the player.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEWS: The Cheetahs may be eyeing Super Rugby for more international exposure. but for now they are determined to make their mark in Europe.

NEWS: Due to structural damages at the Swansea Stadium, caused by storm Darragh, the Ospreys versus Lions Challenge Cup match on Sunday, has been relocated to Parc y Scarlets.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks kicked off their 2024/2025 Champions Cup campaign with a 39-21 bonus-point win over Exeter Chiefs in Durban on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: French club Clermont got their European campaign off to the perfect start, with a bonus-point 28-0 win over Italian rivals Benetton at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round One encounter between the Sharks and Exeter Chiefs at Kings Park in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Sevens team scored six tries as they Ireland by 36-7 in their pool opener at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on a sunny and warm Saturday morning.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: South Africa's participation in the Champions Cup enters its third season and fans and pundits will be wondering if the Bulls, Sharks or Stormers can go all the way and make some history.

REACTION: Bath boss Johann van Graan was left to reflect on “small margins” after his team lost their opening Champions Cup game 20-24 against La Rochelle on Friday.

MATCH REPORT: The Dragons slipped to defeat in their Challenge Cup opener against Montpellier in merciless conditions in Newport on Friday.

MATCH REPORT: Bath’s Champions Cup hopes suffered an immediate setback as twice-winners La Rochelle triumphed 24-20 at the Recreation Ground.

MATCH REPORT: Gloucester defied tough conditions to get their European Challenge Cup campaign off to a successful start with a hard-fought 15-10 win over Edinburgh at Kingsholm.

REACTION: Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has blasted the infamous Win-by-1 equity offer to the South African Rugby Union as 'opportunistic'.

SPOTLIGHT: Round Three of RugbyPass’ Top 100 Men’s Rugby Players of 2024 is out (41-60) and only two Springboks have been included in this batch.

PREVIEW: Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings after claiming gold in Dubai with victories over New Zealand and Spain respectively.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Hooker Joseph Dweba and loose forward Willie Engelbrecht will both play their 50th match for the Stormers in the Champions Cup clash with RC Toulon in Gqeberha on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: Sharks head coach John Plumtree provided an update on Lukhanyo Am after the centre was left out of his matchday squad for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs in Durban.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ruben de Haas will be one of the stalwarts and experienced men in the Cheetahs side when they face Perpignan in their opening Challenge Cup clash against Perpignan on Sunday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has unveiled his matchday squad for Saturday's Champion Cup showdown against the Exeter Chiefs in Durban.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made 14 changes, and a positional switch, to his starting XV for their opening match in the Challenge Cup.

TEAM ANNNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed his team to face Saracens in their Champions Cup Pool Three clash in London on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls are set to come up against a familiar face in their Champions Cup Round One clash against Saracens in London on Saturday.

NEWS: The South African Rugby Union's leadership were given a collective 'bloody nose' on Friday.

NEWS: Cardiff wing Iwan Stephen will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in training.

NEWS: Brive has landed the signature of South African lock Irne Herbst for next season.

NEWS: World Cup 2025 has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date.

NEWS: The Brumbies have signed Tongan international prop Feao Fotuaika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Round One of the 2024/2025 Champions Cup season will kick off with a mouth-watering clash.

NEWS: Steve Hansen said Friday it was "wonderful" to be reunited in Japan with former All Blacks coaching colleague Ian Foster, the pair having won the World Cup together.

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Challenge Cup finalists Gloucester start their campaign hosting an Edinburgh side who also came second best in the quarterfinals to eventual winners the Sharks last season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Double series winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Mfundo Ndlovu will make a welcome return to the Blitzboks squad this weekend. 

CONTRACT EXTENSION: “Home is where the heart is”, says Bulls and Junior Springbok forward Corne Beets who has signed a new 2-year contract with the Pretoria based side.

NEWS: A year after suffering serious nerve damage in a car accident, Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla has completed a remarkable comeback by signing a new contract with the Cape side.

TRANSFER NEWS: Former Junior Springbok and Western Province centre Damian Markus has joined the Blue Revs in Japan for the 2024/5 League One season. 

SPOTLIGHT: Round Two of Rugbypass' Top 100 Men's Rugby Players have officially been revealed on Thursday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks may be on a high after a three-match winning streak at Kings Park, but the winless Exeter Chiefs could ambush them this week.

NEWS: Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a five-year non-harassment order and fined after breaching bail.

SPOTLIGHT: On Thursday morning former Springbok coach John Williams passed away.

SPOTLIGHT: The South African Rugby Union's Special General Meeting in Cape Town on Friday could send the national body 'back to the drawing board'.

NEWS: World Rugby unveiled the dates and destinations of the three tournaments where 12 men’s and women’s teams from all six global regions will battle for HSBC SVNS promotion.

NEWS: Canada and Head Coach Kingsley Jones have mutually agreed to part ways.

SPOTLIGHT: Ahead of his 50th game for the Stormers, Joseph Dweba says that he never thought he would reach the half-century mark for the blue and white hoops.

NEWS: France has declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in the summer of 2025, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Florian Grill said.

NEWS: Clermont's Samoan back row forward Fritz Lee will be sentenced for aggravated assault next year, the public prosecutor's office in the French town announced on Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers will have their work cut out for them when they square off with French giants Toulon in Round One of the Champions Cup this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi is embracing a "versatile" role in the Sharks squad as his team gears up for their first Champions Cup showdown of the season.

SPOTLIGHT: A year ago, Siviwe Soyizwapi was amongst the Cape Town Stadium faithful urging the South African Sevens on at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugbypass' Top 100 Men’s Rugby Players of 2024 has officially been launched on Wednesday. 

SPOTLIGHT: Saracens boss Mark McCall says his team will be up against a Bulls side that has proven that they can be a danger in all areas of the game.

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY: The scourge of former Chief Executive Officer Jurie Roux continues to hang over the South African Rugby Union like dark cloud.

NEWS: Bulls flank Mpilo Gumede was handed a suspension after being shown a red card in his side's victory over Connacht in Galway.

SPOTLIGHT: The return of the Sharks offers hope that the third season of the South African participation in the prestigious Champions Cup will be the one where a significant barrier is crossed for those World Cup winners thirsting to cross a new frontier.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MyPlayers announced their shortlist for Women's Players' Player of the Year on Monday and a couple of incredible athletes made the list.

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.

WATCH as Bulls utility back David Kriel talks about the Pretoria franchise's opening match in the European Cup - against Saracens at the Barnet Copthall complex in London on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: Gloucester is holding thumbs that two of their stars will be ready to face Edinburgh at Kingsholm in their Challenge Cup match on Friday.

INJURY UPDATE: Leinster received some good news ahead of the Champions Cup Round One match against Bristol Bears on Sunday.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote expressed his satisfaction with the first of two SA Rugby Under-19 Academy camps, which ended in Stellenbosch on Sunday, with the second camp kicking off this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: The Blitzboks assembled in Cape Town on Tuesday without forward Ryan Oosthuizen who suffered a concussion in Dubai this past weekend. 

NEWS: As the curtain closes on an exhilarating 2024 season, MyPlayers is proud to reveal the nominees for the prestigious Players’ Player of the Year Awards.

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.

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