RUGBY

Sharks v Bordeaux

Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll impressed by SA teams in Champions Cup

Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll has hailed the SA sides' performances in the Champions Cup with the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers all in line to make the last 16.

Springbok Sevens

Blitzboks have to adapt quickly in New Zealand

The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell will be available for start of England's Six Nations campaign

Owen Farrell will be available for the start of England's Six Nations against Scotland on February 4 after receiving a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Springboks

World Rugby's new laws come into effect in bid to speed up game

World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which has been implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up and enhancing the flow of the game.

Faf de Klerk

Bok scrumhalf caught in bizarre case of mistaken identity

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has been forced to refute some truly extraordinary claims from a Western Cape police officer.

Johan Goosen

Bulls confident they can return to winning ways against Dragons

After losing their last three matches in all competitions, the Bulls are determined to return to winning ways in Friday's URC encounter with the Dragons in Wales.