Devin Hermanus

Wales star ‘can’t go on’, quits amid safety fears

Wales flanker James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow Warriors Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe celebrate together

Edinburgh pack SA heavies to hunt Lions

South African-born props Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel are two of five Scottish internationals who have returned to the Edinburgh starting XV for Saturday’s clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Limerick , Ireland - 8 January 2022; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ulster mix things up for Vermeulen’s Bulls reunion

Duane Vermeulen returns to Loftus Versfeld as part of a new-look Ulster back row for Saturday’s battle against the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Lions lose skipper for Edinburgh duel

Influential skipper Burger Odendaal has been ruled out of the Lions’ clash against Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Ospreys call in the cavalry for Cape clash

Gareth Anscombe is one of eight Welsh internationals who have returned to the Ospreys starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.

Watch: Super streaker fights for every inch

This fan stripped down for a cameo role in the Super Rugby Pasifika clash between the Crusaders and Highlanders on Friday.

Tappe outlines his vision for URC refs

Veteran referee Tappe Henning says his appointment as the new head of match officials for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is one of the most challenging roles of his career.

Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Scott Williams and Johnny Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Superbru: Easy wins on the coast, tight on the Highveld!

The Sharks and Stormers are each tipped to bank a Vodacom United Rugby Championship win this weekend, but there was dissent among the SA Rugby magazine team in backing the Lions and Bulls.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Elrigh Louw of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Elrigh back for Loftus showdown with Duane

Elrigh Louw returns for the Vodacom Bulls’ eagerly anticipated clash against the returning Duane Vermeulen with Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lydiate rates SA’s next ‘Pierre Spies’

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate says Evan Roos has done enough to earn a Springbok call-up ahead of the Boks’ three-Test series against Wales in June, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.