Bismarck must learn from Frans

The selflessness of Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn at the Cheetahs should be a lesson for former teammates Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Nel: Stormers want to create memories in URC

Ruhan Nel says securing a home playoff spot is as much motivation for the Stormers as staying true to their roots, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Leinster boss: SA must earn a URC final

Leinster boss Leo Cullen says a South African team has to “earn the right” to host the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final on home soil, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Benetton fuel up on Saffas for SA trip

Ex-Lion and Springbok Andries Coetzee is set to face his old franchise side as one of six SA-born players included in Benetton’s 30-man squad for their two-match tour of South Africa.

Duane torpedoing SA’s URC playoff hopes

Duane Vermeulen is helping his Ulster teammates “get over” their Champions Cup disappointment to beat Munster and push the SA teams out of URC playoff contention.

Glasgow wary of getting sucked into Stormers’ style

Defence coach Peter Murchie says Glasgow Warriors want to impose their style of play on the Stormers in Friday’s clash at Cape Town Stadium, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Bok speedsters ‘the fastest in the world’

Springbok flyers Sbu Nkosi and Cheslin Kolbe have been named in the race among rugby’s fastest players in the world.

Watch: ‘The Bus’ is rumbling again

Julian Savea’s impressive form in Super Rugby Pacific has sparked talk of an All Black recall, and it’s not impossible to see why.

Tuks fight back to keep title defence alive

Tuks booked their place in the 2022 Varsity Cup final after skipper Lincoln Daniels scored a match-winning try on Monday night to help the defending champions beat Shimlas at Shimla Park.

Connacht entrust ‘old fellas’ with SA sojourn

Ireland internationals Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki have been included in a 28-man Connacht squad to face the Lions and Sharks in South Africa.