Nienaber: I needed a break

Jacques Nienaber has explained why he feels his new role at Leinster is a “perfect fit” for him after revealing that he turned down other international jobs to move to Ireland.

How sevens shaped Kurt-Lee

Sevens was integral in helping Kurt-Lee Arendse adapt to life as a Springbok and he has scored a remarkable 13 tries in 15 Tests since making his debut in 2022.

Double blow for Bok Women

The Springbok Women’s Sevens will be forced to make changes to their squad for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens after Zintle Mpupha and Libbie Janse van Rensburg were both ruled out of action.

Stormers ‘100% confident’ in Leicester-bound warriors

The DHL Stormers have emphasised that whoever gets picked for the Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers will be fully trusted to get the job done.

Leyds gets Blitzboks call

Western Province winger Tristan Leyds is one of two players to be added to the Blitzboks squad for the Cape Town Sevens after an injury to prop Christie Grobbelaar.

Lions ‘chin’ France trek

The Lions have shed further light on the decision to take a heavily-changed squad over to the south of France for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan.

Pollard: Willie memes ‘wide of the mark’

Handre Pollard has praised veteran fullback Willie le Roux, who could join the elite group of Springbok centurions next year.

Lions stand down pack leaders

Captain Marius Louw and scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba are among the star names that have been left out of the Lions squad for the Challenge Cup opener against Perpignan in France.

Watch: Kolbe’s first run in Japan

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe impressed in his first taste of Japanese rugby in a pre-season hit-out for Suntory Sungoliath.

Double delight for Mtshali in Dubai

When Masande Mtshali finally scored his first try in a Blitzbok jersey on Saturday night in Dubai, he almost missed the meaning behind this milestone in his short sevens career.