Devin Hermanus

Watch: Bakkies’ Biggarena!

Ex-Bok hardman Bakkies Botha shows his ‘graceful’ imitation of Dan Biggar’s famous fidgety preparation before kicking at goal.

Malherbe ‘back in the mix’ for Ulster clash

The Stormers hope to have Frans Malherbe back to combat the physicality of Duane Vermeulen and his fellow Ulster heavyweights on Saturday in Cape Town.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Libbok: Stormers allow me to play with freedom

Manie Libbok says playing for the high-flying Stormers has given him the freedom to enjoy his rugby again, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Reniel Hugo of the Cell C Sharks directs the pack forward during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

State of the Currie Cup: Can Sharks stop Cheetahs?

The Sharks will look to end the Free State Cheetahs’ unstoppable run in the Currie Cup when the frontrunners do battle at Kings Park on Wednesday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bismarck cops slap on the wrist for WWE hit

Bismarck du Plessis has copped a three-match suspension for his WWE-tackle against Munster, but the Vodacom Bulls hooker has already served his ban for two of the games and could play in Saturday’s clash against Dragons.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

Kiwi scribe: Boks need Rassie to win 2023 World Cup

New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says it’s the Springboks, and not England, who are desperate for Rassie Erasmus to swoop in and save them from “a bloodbath” at the 2023 World Cup.

Nkosi continues to wing it with young Lions

Winger Boldwin Hansen will make a welcome return for a youthful Lions lineup in Wednesday’s derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup.

Edinburgh load up on Saffas for SA trip

Two of three former Cheetahs front-rankers have been included in Edinburgh’s 32-man squad for the Scottish side’s two-match tour of South Africa in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies in action against Munster

Blommetjies at 15 as Cheetahs shake things up

Hawies Fourie has been forced to make several changes to his Free State Cheetahs backline for Wednesday’s visit to the Sharks, as the Bloemfontein outfit look to extend their unbeaten run in the Currie Cup.