Asenathi backs Lions to roar again

After a brutal three-week tour, Lions and Springbok tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it’s a relief to finally be back home.

URC Round 4: SA teams brace for big weekend

The Stormers will look to extend their unbeaten run, while th Bulls aim to bounce back in Galway in round four of the Vodacom URC.

Krappie to miss Scarlets basement battle

The Lions won’t be considering Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg for Saturday’s crucial clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park.

Bulls-Stormers URC derby rescheduled

The blockbuster Vodacom URC derby between the Bulls and Stormers has been moved from its original festive-season slot.

Ludwig: Bulls have big desire to bounce back

New Vodacom Bulls captain Reinhardt Ludwig says the team is still hurting from their 28-7 loss to Ulster in Belfast last weekend.

Samu headlines Wallabies-laden Aussie A side

Reds hooker Matt Faessler will captain a strong Australia A side stacked with Test experience when they face a Japan XV in Osaka this weekend.

Stormers lock joins Scarlets

The Scarlets have bolstered their second-row stocks for their South African tour by signing a Stormers skyscraper on a short-term loan deal.

Influential loosie to lead Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named a powerful 35-man squad for next month’s Autumn Nations Series.

Ackers plays roulette after Bok blow

The Vodacom Bulls have lost the services of a key Springbok as they look to get back to winning ways in their second tour match against Connacht in Galway.

De Villiers: I want to make myself irreplaceable

Loose forward Paul de Villiers aims to continue delivering eye-catching performances for the unbeaten Stormers on their European tour.