Blitzboks suffer shock defeat in Hong Kong

The Blitzboks were humbled by Spain at the SVNS World Championship tournament in Hong Kong on Friday.

Sharks face pressure test

JP Pietersen says the Sharks are up for the challenge of winning four consecutive “knockout” games to potentially reach the Vodacom URC playoffs.

JP backs young gun Siyaya to shine

Coach JP Pietersen expects 18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya to rise to the occasion against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Sharks blood teenage star

Eighteen-year-old fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya will make his Sharks debut against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Injury-hit Bulls rejig back three

Canan Moodie will start on the left wing for the Vodacom Bulls against the Dragons in Newport on Friday night.

Larkham: Super Rugby could be stronger

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham believes the demise of a second team in three years is an “opportunity” for Super Rugby.

Jean: Emotional Stormers to win for Chippie

Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Hanyani Shimange expect the Stormers to give Chippie Solomon a fitting send-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Blitzboks ready to break Hong Kong curse

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman says his team has pressed the reset button ahead of this weekend’s Hong Kong tournament.

Brumbies welcome back Wallabies star

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says dynamic fullback Tom Wright is looking “exceptionally good” ahead of his return from knee surgery.

Pollard adapts to 12-month grind

Handré Pollard has opened up on the demands of a near year-round rugby calendar.