UK-based Lions tour receives boost

The British & Irish Lions board is said have to received support from the government to host this year’s series against the Springboks in the United Kingdom.

Giteau to continue career in the USA

Wallabies centurion Matt Giteau has become the latest high-profile name to join the USA’s Major League after signing for the Los Angeles Giltinis.

Winnaar leads much-changed EP

Courtney Winnar will take over the captaincy of the EP Elephants from the injured Inny Radebe when they face the Lions in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Van Staden set for Leicester Tigers move

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that Springbok flank Marco van Staden will be leaving at the end of June to further his career with the Leicester Tigers in England.

Team news: Straeuli starts for Lions

Ruhan Straeuli has been named to start at No 8 for the Lions in their preparation match against the EP Elephants in Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) on Wednesday afternoon.

Team news: Cheetahs make multiple changes

The inclusion of veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is one of six changes to the Cheetahs starting lineup for Wednesday’s preparation match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

Wiese earns new Leicester contract

South African loose forward Jasper Wiese has put pen to paper on a new contract with the Leicester Tigers just three months after joining the Premiership club.

Saffas Abroad: Coetzee stars in losing cause

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.

Saffas Abroad: Du Plessis continues upward surge

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the French Top 14 this past weekend.

‘Faf is world class’

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has praised scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for his excellent form with the English team this season.