Devin Hermanus

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Bafana Nhleko (head coach) during the Junior Springboks captain's run at Villagers Rugby Club on June 23, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Bafana rues Junior Boks’ poor execution

Head coach Bafana Nhleko bemoaned the Junior Springboks’ error rate and not keeping the pressure up in their U20 Rugby Championship defeat against Australia on Tuesday.

LLANELLI, WALES - JANUARY 27: Ruan Vermaak of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Vodacom Bulls at Parc y Scarlets on January 27, 2023 in Llanelli?, ?Wales. (Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Huw Evans/Gallo Images)

Jake locks in SA skyscraper at Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls have re-signed one of the country’s most promising talents in the second row for the foreseeable future.

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Jannes Kirsten of Exeter Chiefs looks on ahead of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park on March 11, 2023 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Bulls bruiser relishing his homecoming

Jannes Kirsten is delighted to be back at Loftus Versfeld, as the utility forward focuses on making a big impact for the Vodacom Bulls at the business end of the season.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 27: Lions Players during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on April 27, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions coach: Our top-eight dream is still alive

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse said the Lions haven’t given up on qualifying for the Vodacom URC playoffs for the first time, but must be more clinical against Cardiff on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 30: Siya Masuku of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Watch: Masuku, the goal-kicking machine

Relive the heroics of Siya Masuku, who kicked 22 points including the match-winning conversion for the Sharks in a historic win against Clermont in the Challenge Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: John Dobson during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on June 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Watch: Stormers pumped under ‘pressure’

Director of rugby John Dobson and veteran prop Frans Malherbe unpack the talk in the camp as the DHL Stormers hunt for a playoff spot with three rounds left in the Vodacom URC.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Lumumba Currie during the Junior Springboks media opportunity at Southern Sun Newlands on June 20, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Currie: Junior Boks vs Aussies will be spicy

Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks are targeting an improved performance against hosts Australia when the teams clash on Tuesday.

WELLINGTON, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20: Cameron Hufke during the SA Cup match between Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and Suzuki Griquas at Boland Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Wellington, South Africa. (Photo by Mark Ward/Gallo Images)

Griquas on track to host SA Cup final

In a back-and-forth tussle between the SA Cup front-runners, Griquas snatched a late victory against the Pumas to cement their spot at the top of the log.