Currie Cup - Week 2
Weekend Currie Cup fixtures:
Rugby Sport News
Peter O'Mahony backing Jamie Osborne for big impact in South Africa
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says the selection of Jamie Osborne at full-back for Saturday's first Test against South Africa came as no shock, and has backed the debutant to thrive at Loftus Versfeld.
Connacht sign All Blacks out-half Ioane from the Chiefs
Connacht have confirmed the signing of All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs.
SA Rugby supports SABC in 'critically important' Springbok broadcasting fracas
SA Rugby (SARU) has backed the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC) decision to halt its planned broadcast of the Springboks' matches against Ireland.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland keeping quiet as Rassie leads the hype train
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look ahead at Ireland's first Test against South Africa on Saturday.
WATCH | Springbok skipper Kolisi sends well-wishes to those affected by Cape Town storm
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who is set to line-up against Ireland at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and support for the people of Cape Town following a devastating storm that is wreaking havoc across the Western Cape.
IRFU to block NIQ front row signings after this season
Rabah Slimani's transfer to Leinster this season could spell the end of non-Irish qualified front row signings for the foreseeable future, with the IRFU set to put a block on the recruitment of foreign props and hookers.
France players arrested in Argentina for alleged sexual assault, Federation says
:France rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been arrested in Argentina following an allegation of sexual assault during their tour of South America, French Rugby Federation (FFR) President Florian Grill said on Monday.