Devin Hermanus

One Bok in Owens’ Best XV to ref

A 2007 World Cup-winning Springbok has been recognised by former Test referee Nigel Owens as one of rugby’s most incredible players he ever refereed.

Watch: Harlequins say ‘howzit’ to Stormers

Danny Care and Joe Marler grappled with some SA phrases, as Neethling Fouche and Sazi Sandi wrapped their heads around British lingo in this DHL Slang Challenge.

Watch: Kolbe shows why size matters

Cheslin Kolbe stands head and shoulders above giants on the field, yet the pint-sized Springbok needed a bit of help from a towering teammate in the Toulon changing room.

‘SA URC teams perfect prep for Test arena’

SA’s big impact in the Vodacom URC is no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa, and Leinster’s Samoan prop knows the threat they pose from his time playing Super Rugby with the Crusaders in New Zealand.

Stockdale keen for first SA clash in URC

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has achieved a good deal in his career already, but he will be looking to tick another box this weekend. He is in line to make his first appearance against SA opposition in the Vodacom URC when the Vodacom Bulls visit the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Province get new head coach

John Dobson has tasked Western Province under interim head coach Labeeb Levy with beating the Sharks on Sunday, in the grander scheme of the Capetonians’ 2023 season.

State of the URC: Stormers to topple Leinster?

Defending champions, the DHL Stormers will be eager to make a statement against unbeaten Leinster in Dublin when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.

Watch: Bundee shows off his booty

Inside centre Bundee Aki wanted everyone at the Aviva Stadium to know he was a Six Nations and Grand Slam champion after Ireland beat England on Saturday.

State of the Currie Cup: Early pacesetters emerge

The Pumas, Western Province and Cheetahs continued their unbeaten start to the season, as Griquas opened their account in the second round of 2023 Currie Cup action.