Bulls captain Marcel Coetzee says the historic Stormers derby is always special as both teams prepare for a crucial United Rugby Championship clash.

Steve Tandy this morning will name his Wales team to face Italy ahead of their final fixture in the 2026 Six Nations Championship. The Wales head coach is due to confirm his matchday squad at around ...

Some questions have been raised on Johnny Sexton and the influence he may be having on the struggles of Ireland kickers in recent times.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s goalkickers are struggling. Last week, it was pointed out in these pages that Ireland were the worst goalkicking side after three games of this year’s Six Nations. The recent ...

There are speedsters, teen hulks, crafty playmakers and more than a few sons of guns limbering up to take rugby into the future.

Wales backrower Olly Cracknell believes Steve Tandy's side have turned a corner and are ready to take the next step. Following a difficult start to the Six Nations, Wales were vastly improved during ...

It means that while France remain top of the table heading into the championship’s final day, Scotland are level with them on points and could therefore secure a first-ever Six Nations title with a ...

When Italian replacement Alessandro Fusco booted the ball dead at the Stadio Olimpico last Saturday night, a guttural roar exploded from the packed stands.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations ...

Where the hell is the self-awareness, when it comes to England's chronically failing national rugby union team? It does not seem an unreasonable question to ask.

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls were already looming as Cyril Connell Cup premiership frontrunners and with boom Broncos recruit Calvin Harris-Tavita catching fire, their armour is starting to look ...

John Dobson says aligning all professional teams under the Stormers brand was inevitable as the franchise looks to the future.