Bok lock Orie returns for Bulls

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has been thrust straight into the Vodacom Blue Bulls starting lineup for their crunch north/south derby against Western Province on Saturday.

Hansen’s recipe to beat Boks

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says trying to outmuscle the Boks is a trap, and warns Scott Robertson’s men must play to their own strengths.

Ex-WP prop named in Sharks match 23

A former Western Province strongman is named on the bench as the Sharks XV show their hand for their Currie Cup opener against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rewind: Burke masterclass stuns Lions

Fullback Matthew Burke scored a try, slotted six penalties and a conversion as Australia stormed back into the 2001 Lions series with a 35-14 win.

Wallabies bring back the muscle for MCG showdown

Will Skelton and Rob Valetini are back in the Australian team to help stave off a series defeat to the British & Irish Lions with a Test to spare.

Under-fire Lowe retained, Farrell on the bench

Winger James Lowe keeps Duhan van der Merwe out of the British & Irish Lions Test side, as they look to wrap up the series against Australia at the iconic MCG on Saturday.

Muller, Adams add punch to SA U18 squad

Standout Craven Week stars Markus Muller and Ethan Adams headline an impressive group of SA U18s for next month’s International Series in Paarl.

Family feud excites Ackers

New Vodacom Bulls coach Johann Ackermann will come face-to-face with his son Ruan for the first time in opposing camps when the Bulls travel to Cape Town early in the new year.

Rassie calls up red-hot Junior Boks

Coach Rassie Erasmus has called up three U20 world champions to train with the Bok squad preparing for the 2025 Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park.

Foote backs ‘special’ Ackers to transform Bulls

As the Vodacom Bulls prepare to officially unveil Johan Ackermann as their new head coach on Wednesday, he’s got the endorsement of a world champion mentor.