Injured Cane joins All Blacks camp

Former captain Sam Cane has been seen at the All Blacks training camp despite being left out of the squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

Junior Boks delighted with ‘big boy’ Batho

Captain Zach Porthen nominated lock Bathobele Hlekani as the unofficial man of the match after helping the Junior Springboks make a physical statement against Fiji in their U20 World Championship opener.

Murray: We’re not here for one win

Test centurion Conor Murray says Ireland are in South Africa hunting a clean sweep of the Springboks in a two-Test series that kicks off with a showdown at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Bismarck: Boks have a point to prove

Bismarck du Plessis has warned that talk around South Africa’s recent record against Ireland will only fire up the Springboks for the two-Test series.

Dweba sticks with Stormers

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba has reportedly turned down the offer of a R1 million salary increase from a Premiership club to stay with the DHL Stormers.

Junior Boks soar in U20 Champs opener

Jurenzo Julius scored two tries as the Junior Springboks demolished Fiji in a bonus-point victory in their opening fixture of the U20 World Championship in Cape Town on Saturday.

WP defend Craven Week crown

Western Province overcame a spirited Free State side in the final match of the U18 Craven Week on Saturday, while Boland and the Pumas ended their respective campaigns on a high.

Rassie selects Ireland squad

Rassie Erasmus has started the mind games ahead of the first Test against Ireland by predicting the visitors’ lineup for the clash at Loftus Versfeld.

WP dominate SA Schools teams

U18 Craven Week captain Riley Norton is among 17 DHL Western Province players selected in the two SA Schools teams for the annual match between the sides on Thursday.

Swys: Razor has his back against the wall

While reminiscing about Super Rugby in its pomp, Swys de Bruin explained why the All Blacks are at a disadvantage compared to the Springboks.