Bulls coach: We believe we can win again

Assistant coach Russell Winter says the Vodacom Bulls have taken “a step in the right direction”, after thumping Griquas on Friday to end a run of 10 defeats in all competitions.

Sharks rule Eben out for rest of season

Director of rugby Neil Powell expects Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth to miss the remainder of the Sharks’ 2023 season as his shoulder injury is worse than first reported.

Sharks tweak lineup for Toulouse tussle

Director of rugby Neil Powell has made three enforced changes to the Sharks 23 to lock horns with Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Fourie out, Nel strikes 50 for Stormers

Deon Fourie has been ruled out, while Ruhan Nel will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Champions Cup quarter-final against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Lions look to Bok loosie for Glasgow duel

Springbok Jaco Kriel returns to the Lions 23 to face the Glasgow Warriors in Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium.

WP get backline boost for Griffons clash

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of several Western Province backs cleared fit to feature against the Griffons in Cape Town on Saturday.

Schools festivals wrap: KES save hosts’ blushes

Hosts Kearsney College, St John’s and St Stithians all lost, as KES romped to victory on the opening day of the annual Easter Rugby Festivals across the country.

Boishaai star to come out of coma

A Paarl Boys’ High pupil is reportedly being brought out of sedation after emergency brain surgery following a “freak” head injury during a schools rugby match in Pretoria.

Owens turns down Bok gig

Former referee Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down Rassie Erasmus’ offer to join the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Frans’ World Cup dream fading

Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn’s dream of playing in a fourth World Cup may be slipping away as his knee injury is more serious than first believed.