Results: Noord-Suid tournament (Day 1)

Check out the results from the first day of the Noord-Suid tournament, with the likes of Paarl Gim, Affies and Monument all in action.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende underlines his importance

Springbok centre Damian de Allende played a starring role as Munster hammered Leinster in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup this past weekend.

Watch: Saffas go big abroad

Check out this compilation of videos featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Odds stacked against Stander for Lions recall

Take a look at who the bookies’ odds suggest will play for the British & Irish Lions in the Test series against the Springboks.

Power up Bok loosies to tackle Lions

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’ to select a Bok back row that demolishes the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.

Cheetahs chair warns against ‘tough’ Rainbow Cup derbies

Free State Cheetahs chairman Ryno Opperman says the upcoming domestic Rainbow Cup could have an adverse effect on the Springboks’ hopes in the British & Irish Lions series.

New faces in Bok picture

Three foreign-based forwards – Jasper Wiese, Joseph Dweba and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg – have been linked with the Springbok alignment camps in preparation for the British & Irish Lions series.

WP Rugby turmoil rages on

The ongoing boardroom drama at Western Province Rugby has taken another twist following the disclosure of a now recalled email document.

Lions sweat on North after horrific injury

The British & Irish Lions will face an anxious wait on the status of George North after the Wales back suffered a leg injury in action for the Ospreys.

Player compensation enflames Premiership-Lions row

Premiership owners have reportedly labelled the British & Irish Lions’ offer for player compensation as ‘derisory’ in the latest development in their stand-off over player releases.