Rookies join bruised Blitzboks in Canada

SA Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr joined the injury-hit Blitzboks in Vancouver on Wednesday and are set to make their debuts this weekend.

‘Rugby must follow LIV Golf’

As Wales players grapple with devastating financial news, former England star Matt Dawson has urged rugby bosses to emulate the controversial LIV Golf series with ‘fractious and innovative’ ideas to grow the game.

Duane: I just got lucky

SA hard man Duane Vermeulen has consoled Rohan Janse van Rensburg after having sent his fellow Springbok sprawling with a powerful fend on Saturday.

Watch: ‘Bone Collector’ busts a move

Willem Alberts showed off his ‘impressive’ dance skills, as siblings JP and Ruan Smith preyed on their unsuspecting teammates during a Lions gym session.

State of the URC: Hunt for playoff spots heats up

The Lions and Sharks enjoyed mixed fortunes in their rescheduled Vodacom URC fixtures, as the regular round-robin matches resumes this weekend where the scramble for playoff places is set to be furious.

Lions coach linked with Japan move

Defence coach Jaque Fourie could reportedly opt out of his new deal with the Lions for an offer from a Japanese club.

Watch: Surf’s up at LA Sevens!

Ireland speedster Jordan Conroy splashes down against Canada in this collection of slick tries from day one of the rain-soaked USA World Sevens Series tournament.

Akker back to SA?

Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe could reportedly make a return to South Africa from England.

Boks to rope in Owens as World Cup ref

The Springboks are reportedly looking to appoint respected former match official Nigel Owens as their referee coach for the World Cup in France.

Lions boss ‘massively proud’ of The Pride

Ivan van Rooyen was delighted with the efforts “between the four white lines” from the Lions as they shook off a difficult week with a bonus-point win over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.