Devin Hermanus

Tahs praised for ‘bucket loads’ of fight

Head coach Dan McKellar lauded the grit shown by the Waratahs in a narrow Super Rugby win over Fijian Drua, but blasted them for “nearly beating ourselves”.

Stormers beef up for Loftus battle

Joseph Dweba and Neethling Fouche start in two of four changes to the Stormers run-on XV for the North-South URC clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: From boys to Bok champs

Siya Kolisi and fellow Springbok World Cup winners like Damian Willemse and RG Snyman star in school colours in this compilation for the @Vodacom #URC Origin Round.

Watch: Savea soars on the North Shore

Ardie Savea scored a stunning try for the Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday, but the Highlanders held on for a 31-29 Super Rugby Pacific win.

Ireland flyer banned for France duel

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland’s crucial Six Nations clash against France next month after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.

Lions suffer double derby blow

The Lions have reportedly lost two key members of their backline for the Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Sharks loan Stormers hooker

A veteran in the Stormers pack has officially joined the Sharks on a short-term loan deal to provide cover at hooker.

England skyscraper’s Six Nations over

Lock George Martin has been ruled out of England’s final two Six Nations matches with knee and shoulder problems.

Boks to tackle Wallabies back-to-back in SA

The Springboks will face Australia in Johannesburg and Cape Town in the Rugby Championship as SA Rugby locks in the world champions’ home Test venues for 2025.