World Rugby announced it will help fund two domestic Pacific Island teams’ potential inclusion in Super Rugby.

The seriousness – or lack thereof – of awards was once again highlighted at the Bulls’ recent Player of the Year awards evening.

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Dan Carter has hung up the boots at the age of 38 after a career that will see him go down as one of the greatest players to play the game.

New Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos believes the possibility of any South African franchises ever rejoining Super Rugby are zero.

A rugby league side is seeking to bring Israel Folau back to Australia, approaching the NRL for permission to sign the controversial star.

The LA Giltinis have signed South African-born twins JP and Ruan Smith ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season.

English club Sale Sharks have officially announced the signing of Cheetahs lock JP du Preez on a two-year deal.

The chairperson of SANZAAR, Brett Impey, has resigned, calling for the governing body to throw open its membership to developing nations.

The latest Super Rugby reports suggest a return to Super 12 from 2022 onwards, but with no South African teams.

The Stormers prop missed out last week due to COVID-19 protocols but returns to take the captaincy reins from Siya Kolisi, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies will captain the Lions against Griquas on Friday evening (19:00) at Ellis Park in the first home-game for the Johannesburg based side in Super Rugby Unlocked.

The Cheetahs are set to be pulled from Pro14 Rugby with the four Super Rugby franchises set to enter an expanded tournament.

The four, existing franchises (Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers) will be joined by the Cheetahs, Pumas and Griquas for Super Rugby Unlocked.

The Sharks want to pick up where they left off in March and play the same exciting brand of rugby.

The Brumbies withstood a late onslaught to beat the Reds 28-23 and clinch the Super Rugby AU title Saturday 19 September.

Super Rugby and Currie Cup honours will be on the line as seven South African franchise gear up to resume action in the coming weeks.

SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos admitted Super Rugby had strayed from the original formula that saw it hailed as the best rugby competition in the world.

SA Rugby has announced another step towards the return of competitive action, with professsional teams set to resume full-contact training.

Jamie Roberts has looked back at his short spell with the Stormers, which ended in March.

The Crusaders and Blues stayed on course in Super Rugby Aotearoa while in Australia the weekend’s matches were tight affairs.

Not all Stormers players are keen on a possible move to Europe, with South Africa’s Super Rugby future still up in the air.

The franchise system has made Super Rugby stale; places in the elite tournament should be earned.

In Super Rugby, the Hurricanes produced a stunning performance to end the Crusaders’ incredible 36-match unbeaten home record with a 34-32 triumph in Christchurch.

Jurie Roux says the Sanzaar partnership is still in place, despite New Zealand’s plansfor a new competition.