Bath Rugby second row Gj Van Velze was today announced as the recipient of this season's first RPA Vodafone Business Gain Line Award.
England loosehead prop Ellis Genge will make his first appearance since the World Cup bronze final when he runs out for Bristol Bears tomorrow night in a West Country derby against Bath at the Rec.
No one knew it at the time, but the February 29 loss for the Cheetahs three years ago at the Dragons was the match that marked the end of the Bloemfontein-based franchise’s participation in the PRO16.
England vice-captain Ellis Genge will start for Bristol in this Friday’s Ashton Gate west country derby versus Bath.
Three internationals are among nine new arrivals confirmed at Bath as the club usher in a new era under Johann van Graan.
South Africa's future could depend on the British & Irish Lions tour getting the go-ahead.
Namibia have competed in six Rugby World Cups but they're still yet to record even a sole win in 22 matches. That could all be about to change this Sunday, when the Welwitschias travel to Kamaishi to take on Canada.
For a team that has never won a Rugby World Cup match in 20 attempts, things aren't about to get any easier for Namibia.
For a team that has never won a Rugby World Cup match in 20 attempts, things aren't about to get any easier for Namibia.