Boks get early Rugby Championship kick off

The Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies will get underway in the morning of Saturday, 10 August, as Sanzaar confirmed the tournament’s schedule.

Watch: Behind the Bok ‘battle stats’ kings

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Kwagga Smith and Deon Fourie give an inside explanation around battle stats and why they are key to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok gameplan.

Theunissen charged up for URC run

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen says that the DHL Stormers squad are refreshed and ready to get their @Vodacom #URC challenge back underway against Ospreys at DHL Stadium this weekend.

European chiefs plan Champs Cup overhaul

European rugby chiefs are reportedly encouraging a change to the Champions Cup format to avoid a repeat of the fiasco surrounding the Vodacom Bulls in the quarter-finals.

RG set for Bulls reunion

RG Snyman could face the Vodacom Bulls for the first time after being named in Munster’s squad for their two-game URC tour of South Africa.

Stormers buzzing to tackle swooping Ospreys

The DHL Stormers have used the last week to reconnect and refresh the squad as they prepare to host an Ospreys side that has already caused a few upsets.

Sharks favourites to win Challenge Cup

Despite having to play their remaining two playoff games in London, the Sharks have been installed as favourites to cap the season with some silverware in the Challenge Cup.

Saffas Abroad: Bok giant into Cup semis

Andre Esterhuizen helped Harlequins secure a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final, while Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster dethroned the defending champions.

Blues lock reveals cancer battle

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has cancer and will take a break from playing after suffering fatigue from radiotherapy.

Watch: Bok coaches console emotional Bongi

In an excerpt from the latest episode of Chasing the Sun 2, the Springbok coaches comfort Bongi Mbonambi after the emotionally draining World Cup semi-final against England in Paris.