Fired-up Fassi tackles Bok recall task

Fullback Aphelele Fassi is looking to show the Springbok coaches his improved defensive skills when the Sharks and DHL Stormers clash in Durban on Saturday.

Watch: Vickery floors French flank

England prop Phil Vickery smashes France loose forward Olivier Magne to the turf in this collection of bone-crunching hits and try-saving ankle taps from the Six Nations.

England drop Tuilagi for Six Nations opener

England centre Manu Tuilagi was omitted from Steve Borthwick’s first match-day squad for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland.

Jubilant Jake, Bulls live to fight every day

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White is on the comeback trail from a near-death experience that opened his eyes and reignited his rugby fire.

McCloskey to make rare Ireland start

Stuart McCloskey will fill the vacuum left by injured centre Robbie Henshaw as Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Stormers ‘looking good’ to show off Manie

Flyhalf Manie Libbok is set to return for the DHL Stormers against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday after recovering from concussion.

Watch: Surf’s up for Bok prop

Springbok and DHL Stormers star Steven Kitshoff took to the water for some wakeboarding during his recent downtime and showed some surprising skill.

Scotland fuel up on Saffas for Calcutta Cup

Four SA-born Scotland internationals have been included by Gregor Townsend in the starting side to face England in the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham on Saturday.

Robots ruined rugby’s romantic aura

Gareth Edwards’s try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks is considered rugby union’s try of the century, yet it would never have been scored in the “robotic age” of modern rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Bulls Daisies primed to make history

In a first for SA rugby, the Blue Bulls Company has rewarded 35 women with professional contracts and will form part of the Bulls Daisies squad, the official women’s team in Pretoria.