Plum: We weren’t ruthless enough

John Plumtree didn’t mince his words after the Sharks’ heavy defeat to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday, bringing their three-week tour to Europe to a frustrating end.

‘Private ownership saving SA rugby’

Former Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee argues that without third-party investment, the four leading South African rugby franchises risk liquidation.

Fourie: Boks unbeaten on tour

Former Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez believes South Africa is poised for a clean sweep from three November Tests in the UK.

Junior Boks get coaching boost

SA Rugby (SARU) are reportedly eyeing an up-and-coming coach with domestic rugby experience to assist new Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote.

Arendse soars as Bulls clip Ospreys

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a brace of tries as a 14-man Vodacom Bulls outfit beat the Ospreys to kick off their European tour with a bonus-point win in Swansea on Saturday.

Rocky cops five years for forgery

Former Wallabies star Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to prison by the Narbonne Court after being found guilty of forgery, misuse of corporate assets, and embezzlement.

Watch: Siya, the schoolboy hype man

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi’s cheer skills are on full display here, as the two-time World Cup winner joins Wynberg Boys’ learners for a rallying cry.

Lions leader Horn eyes Bok call-up

Considering the competition for Springbok back-row spots, it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions like Francke Horn.

Edinburgh unleash Saffas on Stormers

SA-born Scotland internationals Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe will tackle the DHL Stormers for Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Saturday.

Dupont answers Toulouse SOS

Olympic hero Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action on Saturday in what Toulouse coach Ugo Mola hailed as a welcome boost for the struggling champions.