Munster’s red shines bright internationally

Rugby supporters don’t need an introduction to Munster because the international connection is so strong.

Jake: Bulls ready for ‘Ireland Test’

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are looking forward to measuring themselves against a Leinster side stacked with Ireland internationals in an appetiser for the upcoming July Tests.

Kolisi sheds pounds for Top 14 race

Siya Kolisi revealed that he has had to lose some extra weight from enjoying Paris’ culinary delights as he prepares to push Racing 92 through the Top 14 playoffs.

Blitzboks boosted for Olympic qualifier

Zain Davids and Shilton van Wyk return to the Blitzboks squad that will contest the Sevens Repechage in Monaco from 21-23 June.

Jake: Fill up Loftus!

Jake White says the Bulls need to pack out Loftus Versfeld for the semi-final against Leinster to give the Irish an appetiser of what’s to come in the July Test series.

Sharks grinder earns Scotland recall

Sharks utility forward Dylan Richardson has pinned his colours to Scotland’s mast after earning a recall to the squad for the July internationals.

URC refs boss: ‘Willemse law’ not targeting Boks

Former Test referee and current @Vodacom #URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says World Rugby is not targeting the Springboks with the introduction of a new scrum law.

Dobson: Dayimani leaves with Stormers’ blessing

John Dobson says that the DHL Stormers have given Hacjivah Dayimani their blessing to take up a “life-changing opportunity” as the loose-forward is linked with a move to France.

Kolbe: Bok attack to cook under Brown

Cheslin Kolbe is excited to see the changes under new Bok assistant coaches, Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as the world champions ready for battle against Ireland.

On this day: Bakkies crushes Ireland

On this day in 2004, Bakkies Botha scored a brace of tries to help the Springboks demolish Ireland in Bloemfontein in Jake White’s first game in charge.