Returning Du Plessis out to make a difference for the Stormers
After numerous influential showings for the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship (URC) this season, Dan du Plessis's injury came at an inopportune for the centre.
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French rugby boss Laporte offers to step down pending appeal
French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte, facing a suspended two-year jail sentence for corruption, will offer to step down when he meets the Sports Minister this week, at least until his appeal is heard, the FFR announced Monday.
Herring and Burns ruled out for Ulster
Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Billy Burns for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Connacht at the Sportsground (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Connacht's Gavin Thornbury set for surgery after 'significant' knee injury
Connacht second row Gavin Thornbury is set for an extended period on the sidelines after the province confirmed he will have surgery on his injured knee.
Ivory Coast's Brito paralysed at 1995 Rugby World Cup dies
Max Brito, who was left a tetraplegic during his country Ivory Coast's 1995 Rugby World Cup pool match with Tonga, has died aged 54, his family announced on Tuesday.
Centre Simelane sees Springbok gateway in switch to 15: 'It'll help me achieve higher honours'
Bulls talent Wandisile Simelane admitted that his favourite position remained outside centre but he saw the switch to fullback as a gateway that could unlock Springbok possibilities.
Sevens star Pretorius leaning on former stalwart Kwagga after Lions unveiling
Sevens star JC Pretorius, unveiled as the Lions' latest signing on Tuesday, says he has been in contact with Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith as he moves to the 15-man game.
Bath confirm big-money Finn Russell signing
Bath have signed Scotland and British and Irish Lions out-half Finn Russell.