Grobbies: Polly to boost Bulls in Belfast

Vodacom Bulls captain Johan Grobbelaar says Handré Pollard’s arrival has lifted the squad ahead of Saturday’s URC clash with Ulster.

Smith: Lions brace for Benetton beast

Flyhalf Chris Smith says the Lions are preparing for a tough, Test-level battle against an international-laden Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

‘Last chance’ drive fired Boks to title

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks treated the match against Argentina at Twickenham as their final opportunity to lift the Rugby Championship trophy.

‘Rugby Champs must be played every year’

Former All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald says ending the Rugby Championship would be “an absolute tragedy”.

Saffas Abroad: Dweba, Ward keep delivering

Joseph Dweba, Jeremy Ward and Sikhumbuzo Notshe all got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14 and English Premiership.

Bulls hold off Leinster in Loftus thriller

The Vodacom Bulls overcame a fierce Leinster fightback to claim a hard-fought URC win in Pretoria.

Siya: Rassie mindset key to Bok success

Siya Kolisi says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has given the squad unbreakable belief, driving their historic fight to secure back-to-back Rugby Championship titles.

New league sues SA Rugby

The Mzansi Rugby League is taking SA Rugby and MyPlayers to court.

Horn returns to lead Lions

Francke Horn will captain the Lions against Zebre in Parma on Sunday having recovered from a calf injury.

Ackers: Co-operation crucial for 30-match cap

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says World Rugby’s new player welfare guidelines will only work locally if the franchises and SA Rugby align.