Sink or swim for bleary-eyed Blitzboks

The Blitzboks will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at the New Zealand Sevens this weekend.

Nel relishing challenge as Stormers 13

Ruhan Nel takes great pride in wearing the DHL Stormers No 13 jersey and is looking forward to another big challenge in the Champions Cup at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Three Boks in all-time top 20

A trio of World Cup-winning Springboks have been recognised among the best of the best to have ever played the 15-man game.

Watch: Eben flexes his muscles

Renowned for his freakish strength and impressive arms, marvel as Eben Etzebeth flings heavy weight around like packets of crisps during a Sharks gym session.

State of the Euro cups: SA teams primed for playoffs

The Sharks secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, while the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls positioned themselves to follow suit, after thrilling wins this weekend.

Exeter star sees red over Slade’s sending off

Luke Cowan-Dickie has slammed the decision to send off Exeter Chiefs teammate Henry Slade against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, saying “how soft is rugby”.

Bulls beaming after ‘sweet’ success

Assistant coach Chris Rossouw and centre Wandisile Simelane were delighted with the Vodacom Bulls’ bonus-point win in the Champions Cup against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Bok bosses show their hand for 2023

The Boks will begin preparations to defend their World Cup title in France later this year with a 14-man training camp expected to take place in March.

Rassie may stay on beyond 2023 RWC

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber’s contracts with SA Rugby could see the World Cup-winning coaches remain in charge of the Springboks until 2025.

Racing pay record fee for Siya

The Sharks reportedly received a R17-million transfer fee to release Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92.