Devin Hermanus

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 30: Ruben van Heerden of DHL Stormers tackled during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Stormers lock in chief skyscraper

Ruben van Heerden has committed to calling the shots as a second-row powerhouse for the DHL Stormers after putting pen to paper on a contract extension.

Watch: Junior Bok makes a splash with big hit

Replacement centre Joshua Boulle plants winger Stanley Solomon into the soggy turf during the clash between the Junior Springboks and New Zealand on Thursday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 11:Lukhanyo Am of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Boeta Chamberlain of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on April 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bulls snap up Sharks playmaker

The Vodacom Bulls have announced that one of SA rugby’s most exciting outside backs has put pen to paper on a deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season.

Jurenzo Julius in action for Junior Springboks

Bafana proud of Junior Boks’ effort

Coach Bafana Nhleko said the Junior Springboks have plenty to work on after sharing the spoils with New Zealand in their U20 Rugby Championship opener on Thursday.

French braced for Bok battle in Euro cup

Props Rabah Slimani and Giorgi Beria expect a bruising contest up front when Clermont locks horns with the Springbok-powered Sharks side in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.

‘Doc’ Rassie receives coaching degree

World Cup-winning Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus received an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) on Thursday.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Joel Leotlela of South Africa scores a try during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 1 match between New Zealand and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks share spoils in cup opener

A late Frank Vaenuku try for New Zealand denied the Junior Springboks victory in the opening match of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship in Queensland on Thursday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 11: Ox Nche of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Ox driven to make props ‘pass out’

Springbok and Sharks loosehead prop Ox Nche says there is “nothing more satisfying” than watching a rival pop out of a scrum while asserting his dominance in the set piece.