Bok enforcer cracks Top 10 nod

Eben Etzebeth is among the four Springboks who have been named in a ranking of the Top 10 forwards in the world currently playing.

Kriel: Lukhanyo was the best ‘Fickou’

Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.

Tindall: Stop dishing out red cards

World Cup-winning former England centre Mike Tindall has added his voice to calls for rugby to embrace its physical nature and stop issuing red cards for accidental play.

Bok scrumhalf extends Sharks stay

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams has signed a new contract with the Sharks, who also announced extensions for three promising forwards.

Stormers legend: Bob Skinstad

Charismatic and dynamic, loose forward Bob Skinstad was an original DHL Stormer who embodied what the team was all about.

Bekker backs Nortje for Boks

Andries Bekker believes @Vodacom Bulls co-captain Ruan Nortje, among the youngsters called into the Bok alignment camp, is a Test regular in the making.

Breakdancing out for Crusaders in new era

The Crusaders launch their bid for an eighth straight Super Rugby title on Friday with new head coach Rob Penney out to emulate the stunning success – but not the breakdancing – of Scott Robertson.

Stassen inspired by Stormers spirit

Hendre Stassen says that he has been inspired by the passion shown by his teammates at the DHL Stormers this season.

Ulster coach set to step down

Ulster coach Dan McFarland is ready to step away from his position after Sunday’s last-minute defeat to Ospreys, according to reports in Ireland.

Capuozzo: Italy deserve Six Nations place

Ange Capuozzo is best known for his attacking forays down the touchline but the Italian fullback showed the other side of his game when he leapt to the defence of Italy’s record in the Six Nations.