Nienaber: Wallabies, All Blacks present tempo Tests

Head coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are looking forward to the challenge of playing Australia and New Zealand, two teams unafraid to open the game up in the Rugby Championship.

Scotland add Zondagh to coaching staff

Scottish Rugby has recruited renowned coach AB Zondagh to join Gregor Townsend’s management team ahead of the new international season as an assistant coach focusing on attack for the Scotland national team.

Cooper set to face All Blacks?

Veteran Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has responded to speculation that he could make his long-awaited Test comeback in Saturday’s match against the All Blacks.

Read: New Zealand teams will dominate new Super Rugby

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read says the New Zealand teams will bully their Australian and Pacific opponents in the new Super Rugby Pacific next year, but need Australia to improve if the tournament is to be a success.

Edwill’s switch to Lions confirmed

Edwill van der Merwe’s heavily speculated move to the Lions was confirmed on Monday as the Johannesburg team officially announced the signing of the Western Province wing.

Sharks confirm Whiteley ‘homecoming’

The Sharks have officially confirmed that former Springbok and Lions No 8 Warren Whiteley will be returning to Durban to join the team’s coaching staff.

Lions spare Cash the chopping block

Ivan ‘Cash’ van Rooyen will reportedly remain in his position as head coach of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship, but will be supported by new assistants including former Bok Jaque Fourie.

Bulls secure top spot in Currie Cup

The Bulls withstood a late comeback from the Cheetahs to claim a bonus-point victory in Pretoria on Saturday and seal their place at the top of the table.

Khan hat-trick helps Bishops win Cape derby

Imad Khan scored a hat-trick of tries as Bishops strode to a 50-10 victory in the Cape derby against Rondebosch at the Piley Rees field in one of a handful of schools rugby matches on Saturday.

Watch: Kolisi gets the jab, encourages South Africans to follow suit

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has encouraged South Africans to register themselves for the Covid-19 vaccine in a social media post of himself getting the jab.