Devin Hermanus

RECAP: Varsity Cup Round 8

Catch all the untelevised Varsity Cup round-eight action from around the country.

Bulls wangling big deals for URC stars

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly locked in the services of the in-form Elrigh Louw until 2027, while are hoping to also secure the signature of red-hot Kurt-Lee Arendse on a contract extension.

Toulon's South African winger Cheslin Kolbe (L) hands off Lyon's Fijian wing Noa Seru Nakaitaci during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Lyon (LOU) and Toulon (RCT) at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon, eastern France, on April 2, 2022. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe won’t give up as Bok mates clash

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including an incredible try for Cheslin Kolbe, along with a controversial collision between Springbok teammates.

Bulls’ backline is too good, boasts Jake

Jake White is in awe of his Vodacom Bulls backline after their red-hot attacking play sliced through Ulster on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

Super Rugby: Reds end Brumbies’ streak to go joint top

James O’Connor kicked 11 points as the Reds ended Brumbies’ unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, while the Crusaders kept up the pressure at the top with a narrow victory over the Highlanders.

Welsh coach: URC results a ‘reality check’ for Bok series

If the performances of the Welsh sides against SA teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is a barometer, the “gulf in power” will be too great for Wales to beat the Springboks in the three-Test series in July, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Vincent Tshituka tries to get away from Pierre Schoeman at Ellis Park

Lions claw their way back to edge Edinburgh

The Lions fought back from a halftime deficit to secure a hard-earned victory over Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday evening in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Faf de Klerk races away to score for Sale

Watch: Faf double-teamed by Bok mate

Faf de Klerk will have a word or two for Vincent Koch next time they are in the Springbok camp after this late hit on the scrumhalf.

Sharks boss pleased with perfect Curwin

Coach Sean Everitt singled out flyhalf Curwin Bosch for praise after the Sharks’ bonus-point win over the Dragons in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Sharks feast on yellow Dragons

The Sharks returned to winning ways in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a resounding bonus-point victory against the Dragons at Kings Park on Friday night.