Former Springboks lock – now a preacher – believes infamous 2002 sending-off saved him from a fate far worse by divine grace ...

Red cards are now such a familiar sight in Test rugby that the shock factor has gone. Back in 2002 it was a different story.

Andy Farrell has unveiled an Ireland team that has just one alteration from the XV that lost 13-23 to New Zealand last Friday ...

Scotland believe they are closing the gap to the world's top sides despite Sunday's defeat by South Africa, forwards coach John Dalziel says.