Bok lock leans towards France

A Springbok lock is set for a move to France next season.

Franco keeps high-flying Glasgow grounded

Franco Smith is keeping his Glasgow Warriors flat on the ground as they continue to soar in the Vodacom URC.

Bulls, Stormers snap up brightest schoolboy 10s

Three of South Africa’s most exciting schoolboy flyhalves have already been snapped up by the country’s top unions.

Injury heartbreak for rising star Giliomee

The Sharks have been dealt an injury blow after teenage prospect Luan Giliomee was forced off during their 21-15 Vodacom URC win against Cardiff in Durban.

Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff

The Sharks kept their Vodacom URC playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Cardiff at a hot and muggy Kings Park on Friday night.

Ackers backs Vorster, Gans to give midfield bite

Johan Ackermann has explained his key selection calls ahead of their crunch Vodacom URC clash against Munster at Loftus.

Bulls start Willie for Munster clash

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has reshuffled his backline for Saturday’s URC match against Munster at Loftus Versfeld.

Ospreys bruiser hit with three-match ban

Ross Moriarty will miss a crucial stretch of fixtures after being handed a three-match suspension following his red card in the Vodacom URC.

Eben set for Sharks return

The Sharks’ quest to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs will be boosted by the imminent return of Eben Etzebeth.

Bok hooker backed amid ‘unsettled’ whispers

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has dismissed suggestions that Joseph Dweba is struggling to settle in England.