Frans: Cheetahs need to start winning

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has demanded an 80-minute performance from his side against Georgia’s Black Lion in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

‘Winning will bring Lions fans back’

Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the best way to fill Ellis Park again is simple: win more games.

On this day: De Beer kicks five drop goals

On 24 October 1999, flyhalf Jannie de Beer booted the Boks past England in the World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France in Paris.

New Wallabies captain gets legend’s advice

Nick Champion de Crespigny admits he was surprised to be named Wallabies captain for Saturday’s Test against Japan in only his third international appearance.

Last audition as Dupont replacement

Three players have one last opportunity to push their case to stand in for Antoine Dupont for France, who will face the Springboks in Paris on 8 November.

Murphy’s red card rescinded after Wessels ban

The 20-minute red card given to Connact flank Josh Murphy for retaliation against the Bulls has been rescinded.

Confirmed: Jan-Hendrik banned for nine weeks

Bulls and Springbok front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been found guilty of “grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals” by a URC disciplinary panel.

Franco demands Glasgow’s best for Bulls clash

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says his players are “hitting their straps” as they head into Friday night’s big URC clash with the Bulls.

Jan-Hendrik ban forces Bulls to adapt

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says Jan-Hendrik Wessels would have played against Glasgow on Friday night had he not been facing a lengthy ban.

Milnerton pupils to appear in court

Eight Milnerton High School pupils, including 1st XV rugby players, are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.