South Africa to host Champions Cup final?

South Africa is yet to host a match in Europe’s premier club rugby competition, but northern-hemisphere bosses believe the country is the “appropriate place” to stage a Champions Cup final.

Rewind: Breyton, the Bok punching bag

Breyton Paulse held his own in an era dominated by big men, but watch as the Springbok dynamo got bullied by Ireland bruisers Paul O’Connell and Reggie Corrigan at Newlands in 2004.

Zas back and ready to go full throttle

A catalyst for the DHL Stormers’ championship run last season, lethal finisher Leolin Zas missed the final after a cruel twist of his fate, and his ankle. Now he’s back, and ready to take care of unfinished business.

The monster that scared Os

Os du Randt won two World Cups but it was only in the final season of his 80-Test career that he encountered an opponent who frightened him.

‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong

Flyhalf Chris Smith is the Vodacom Bulls’ go-to-guy at No 10 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, and he’s done so steadily, and almost stealthily.

Sharks’ Chamberlain has strike rate down to a tee

Cell C Sharks flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain is putting his best boot forward in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the talented sharpshooter looks to lock down the No 10 jersey.

Watch: When Siya sacked a Zebre

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will soon be back in a Cell C Sharks jersey and in the #URC to put in the big hits like this rib-rattler on Zebre fullback Michelangelo Biondelli.

Bok Women ‘want to dominate’ Fiji

A new challenge awaits the Springbok Women against Fiji on Sunday, but for hard-grafting loosehead prop Sanelisiwe Charlie, her goals remain the same.

Vermeulen packs bags for Ulster trip to SA

Coach Dan McFarland has loaded Bok veteran Duane Vermeulen for Ulster’s two-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of South Africa.

Dazzling Davids brings gold standard to Stormers

Fresh from winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal for South Africa, DHL Stormers speedster Angelo Davids is harnessing his sevens skills to make an impact in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.