Hendrikse: I wanted a new chapter

Jordan Hendrikse has opened up on his decision to join the Sharks next season and his desire to leave the Lions with some silverware.

Rassie: Bok coaches must keep innovating

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks need to stay at the forefront of rugby’s innovations if they are going to achieve a World Cup three-peat in 2027.

Barrett: All Blacks need SA in Super Rugby

New Zealand playmaker Jordie Barrett has admitted that the All Blacks are poorer for not having South Africa involved in Super Rugby.

Watch: Eskom shuts down Loader

DHL Stormers wing Ben Loader met his match when he was tackled by Bulls flank Marco van Staden in the derby at Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC

Kolbe suffers injury scare

Cheslin Kolbe could be set to spend a month on the sidelines after suffering an injury during his stint with Japan’s Suntory Sungoliath.

Watch: Ardie aces jackal drill

All Blacks flank Ardie Savea was put through his paces in a breakdown drill with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.

Maties, Ikeys prevail in wet weather

Maties ran out victors over Wits and UCT Ikeys beat UJ as rainy conditions hit the third round of the Varsity Cup, while CUT handed UWC their third straight defeat.

Boks vs Ireland opener sold out

Tickets for the opening match of the Test series between the Springboks and Ireland at Loftus Versfeld sold out in less than 24 hours on Monday.

Mbonambi: I meant no disrespect

Bongi Mbonambi says he apologised to referee Aimee Barrett-Theron during the half-time interval of the clash between the Sharks and Lions on Saturday.

Watch: Ref cools boiling Bongi

Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has been praised for handling a tense situation with Sharks captain Bongi Mbonambi during the Vodacom URC derby against the Lions at Ellis Park.