Saffas plucked for Brave Blossoms

Four South African-born players have been named in Japan’s extended training squad ahead of the 2022 Test season.

The All Black who rattled Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth has credited All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu with having delivered the hardest hit on the world-renowned Springbok enforcer.

Watch: Teen tears through Toulon

Teenager Henry Arundell slalomed his way past five defenders for an incredible length-of-the-pitch try against Toulon on Sunday.

Bok power not enough for Sharks in Paris

A Springbok-laden Sale Sharks were knocked out of the European Champions Cup after going down 41-22 in Sunday’s quarter-final at La Defense Arena.

Saffas Abroad: Joy and pain as Am says sayonara

Lukhanyo Am signed off his short stint at Kobe Steelers with a try on a weekend of mixed emotions for the South Africans playing abroad.

Manie: I know I can be a Bok flyhalf

Manie Libbok has his fingers crossed his red-hot form for the Stormers will earn him a maiden Springbok call-up.

Stormers, Cheetahs wrestle over hooker

Coach John Dobson waits anxiously on whether the Stormers can secure Free State Cheetahs hooker Wilmar Arnoldi on loan again.

Champions Cup wrap: Dramatic scenes in Dublin

Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.

Beast: Sharks have big plans

Franchise legend Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has hinted the Sharks aren’t done recruiting, as “there are things in the pipeline”.

Schools wrap: KES, Paul Roos claim bragging rights

On a day full of drama in schools rugby, KES claimed a narrow victory over rivals Jeppe High, while Paul Roos stunned Paarl Gimnasium with a come-from-behind away win on Saturday.