Pollard reminds Bok fans of his class

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s latest performance for the Leicester Tigers is a massive news story for SA rugby in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Powell pleased with Sharks’ ‘scrappy’ win

Neil Powell says it was all about “getting five points” as the Sharks booked a place in the Champions Cup last 16 with a victory over Bordeaux on Saturday.

Sharks batter Bordeaux to book playoff spot

The Sharks became the first SA team to reach the Champions Cup last 16 with a bonus-point win against Bordeaux-Begles in Durban on Saturday.

French prop’s court saga continues

France prop Mohamed Haouas will be back in court in May charged with “wilful violence” in an incident on New Year’s Day 2014 after a court refused that he be represented by his lawyer.

Gatland appoints Wales assistants

Wales coach Warren Gatland has completed his backroom staff by announcing Alex King as attack chief and putting Mike Forshaw in charge of defence on Thursday.

Saffa lock: Bordeaux ‘not on holiday’ in SA

Jandre Marais says Bordeaux-Begles “are not on holiday” as they prepare to face the Sharks in the Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday.

Cup debut for Cheetahs fullback in Wales

Andell Loubser is one of several Cheetahs players in line to make their European Challenge Cup bow when they face Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Friday.

Bok star on his French lifeline

Springbok tighthead prop Vincent Koch is relishing his move to Top 14 club Stade Francais, after his life-altering sacking by Wasps.

Quade to return against Boks?

Australia playmaker Quade Cooper hopes to make his comeback from a long-term achilles injury in the 2023 Rugby Championship.

Stormers work on ‘crazy’ system errors

Lock Ben-Jason Dixon “loves making tackles”, and expects the DHL Stormers to stick to the plan on defence in their Champions Cup rematch against London Irish on Sunday.