Rugby union’s disciplinary process came under fierce criticism on Tuesday as Makazole Mapimpi, the Springboks wing, was handed a three-week ban despite admitting to making contact “with the eye or eye ...

South Africa wing Makazole Mapimpi's rugby journey started in a poor rural area, passed through family tragedy and his "very special story" now extends to a World Cup semi-final against Wales.

A usually chilled Makazole Mapimpi lost his cool in a heated clash with a young Cardiff Rugby player. And many are accusing the Springbok and Sharks star of being a “rugby thug” following the incident ...