Van Graan, Green up for Premiership awards

Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan and Harlequins fullback Tyrone Green are among those shortlisted for Premiership awards for the 2023-24 season.

SA Rugby ‘very happy’ with transformation progress

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the latest internal audit of the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) paints a picture of a sport tracking firmly in the right direction.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres clash in Japan

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel went head-to-head in Japan’s League One semi-finals, while Ruan Ackermann warmed up for this weekend’s European final against the Sharks with a big win.

Wiese to miss Ireland series?

Jasper Wiese could be suspended for July’s Test series between the Springboks and Ireland after being red carded in his Premiership farewell.

Watch: Monster tackle in schools derby

A schoolboy rugby player picked up and carried his opposite number for over 20 metres in a massive tackle during the derby between Welkom Gimnasium and Goudveld High.

Owens slams new scrum law

Former referee Nigel Owens says World Rugby risks turning Test rugby into rugby league by introducing a new law that depowers the scrum.

Boks fail to meet transformation targets

A Saru report has recommended consequences for the world champion Springboks, among other teams, who did not select sufficient “generic black” players in 2023.

Grey break Affies’ hearts

Grey College scored a last-minute try to snatch a comeback victory against Affies in Pretoria, while Selborne College held on to beat Dale College in the Eastern Cape derby on Saturday.

Dobson: Road playoff will ‘grow’ Stormers

John Dobson hailed the DHL Stormers’ character on a near-perfect two-win tour to qualify for the @Vodacom #URC quarter-finals with one round remaining

Libbok steers Stormers through Galway gale

Manie Libbok slotted two crucial second-half penalties to help the DHL Stormers claim a vital victory over Connacht in Galway on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC