How Pieter-Steph inspired Bok comeback

Handre Pollard has lifted the lid on how a half-time talk from Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired the Springboks to rise from the ashes in their World Cup semi-final in France.

Sharks seal deals for Bok duo

The Sharks have significantly strengthened their squad by putting deals in place to sign two World Cup winners next season.

Stormers among rugby’s most watched

The DHL Stormers are one of the most followed teams across the last five games in the Vodacom URC and Champions Cup, pulling in a grand total of over 135 000 fans.

Saffas Abroad: Reinach upsets Kolisi’s Racing return

Cobus Reinach scored an incredible solo try to help Montpellier secure a major upset against Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while a Springbok battle took place in Japan.

Rassie calls up ‘next-gen’ Boks

Vodacom Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom and DHL Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter are reportedly among a group of uncapped youngsters called up to a Springbok alignment camp.

Plumtree: Stormers are benchmark

John Plumtree believes a step-up from his second-stringers is needed for the Sharks to match the resilience of the DHL Stormers.

Lions hunt Bulls hardman

Having missed out on bringing Ruan Ackermann back to Ellis Park, the Lions have reportedly put a promising @Vodacom Bulls loose forward in their crosshairs.

Lawes: Rugby must stop apologising

Former England enforcer Courtney Lawes has waded into the debate around player safety, arguing that rugby needs to embrace its “dangerous” nature.

Kiwi prop loses finger to keep career

Blues prop Marcel Renata has had to amputate his middle finger to continue playing professional rugby.

Dobson hails Stormers depth

John Dobson says the impressive performance of the DHL Stormers youngsters in Durban has tightened up the competition for places.