Devin Hermanus

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Juan Smal of South Africa in action during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 3 match between Argentina and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks boss breathes a sigh of relief

A relieved Bafana Nhleko praised the fighting spirit of the Junior Springboks after a successful comeback to beat Argentina in the U20 Rugby Championship on Sunday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cardiff Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on May 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions ‘still alive’ in URC playoffs hunt

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen breathed a sigh of relief after the Lions’ bonus-point win over Cardiff on Saturday, while skipper Marius Louw hailed their spontaneity and grit.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25:Coenie Oosthuizen of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emile van Heerden of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bok bruiser’s career over?

Concerns have escalated over Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen’s playing future following a serious neck injury.

(Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks star catches Rassie’s eye

Siya Masuku’s recent standout performances have reportedly earned the Sharks flyhalf an invitation to the next Springbok alignment camp.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Jurenzo Julius of South Africa celebrates scoring a try during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 3 match between Argentina and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks claw back to stun Pumas

A Philip-Albert van Niekerk penalty at the death clinched a maiden victory for the Junior Springboks against Argentina in their final U20 Rugby Championship clash on Sunday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Embrose Papier of the Vodacm Bulls and Matt Fagerson of the Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Jake: ‘Poor’ Bulls let Warriors off the hook

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls have jeopardised their chances of hosting a home playoff in the Vodacom URC after failing to finish off the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 21: Alulutho Tshakweni of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks at Toyota Stadium on April 21, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

Bulls pounce on Cheetahs prop

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly jumped at the opportunity to boost their depth in the front row by signing a powerful scrummager from the Cheetahs for next season.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 14: Edoardo Padovani of Benetton Rugby scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Benetton revival sinks Sharks

Replacement Jacob Umaga converted his own try as Benetton clawed back at the death to overcome the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Zak Burger of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on April 29, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls hope Franco’s Warriors ‘run out of legs’

Jake White has his fingers crossed that the Glasgow Warriors, under the stewardship of Franco Smith, are no match for the Vodacom Bulls at altitude on Saturday afternoon.