RUGBY

Ivan van Rooyen

Lions limp to Europe with depleted squad

The Lions revealed their 29-man touring squad for their four-week tour of Europe.

Leolin Zas in action

Stormers speedster Leolin Zas determined to end year on a high note

Fresh from scoring in a North-South derby win, Leolin Zas is looking forward to helping the Stormers cap off an unbeaten year at home against the Lions on Saturday.

Hajcivah Dayimani for Stormers Dec

Stormers move above Bulls in to second place in table after thrilling home win

The Stormers hurdled the Bulls in to second place in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 37-27 success in Cape Town.

Cherif Traore

Member of staff suspended as Benetton investigate Traore racial abuse

Benetton have suspended a member of staff as a "precautionary measure" while investigations take place into the racial abuse of Cherif Traore.

Handre Pollard

World Rugby to introduce 'shot clock' as part of new laws to speed up game

World Rugby has issued a number of law directives designed to speed up the game, including a 'shot clock' for kickers.

Wayne Barnes

Veteran referee Waynes Barnes helps launch new representative body

Rugby's most experienced Test referee Wayne Barnes has helped launch the first representative body for high-performance match officials in the sport.