Why ‘The Tank’ said no to Bordeaux

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has revealed why he turned down a lucrative offer from Bordeaux to return to the Sharks.

Ackers: Families fight too

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has responded to criticism from Bulls president Willem Strauss after the team’s 28-7 defeat to Ulster in Belfast.

Ackers urges patience with Pollard

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says “everyone must just be patient” with Handré Pollard.

Plum: Massive job ahead of Sharks

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks will have to work hard to get their Vodacom URC campaign on track after a winless start continued with a 31-5 defeat to Leinster in Dublin.

Watch: Manie unveiled by Japanese club

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok tried out some Japanese as he was officially welcomed by the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

Eben opens up on Bok leadership breakdown

Eben Etzebeth has revealed how leadership failures and player discipline within the Springbok squad left him disillusioned during two key periods early in his Test career.

Bulls call for SA competitions shake-up

Bulls president Willem Strauss has requested a strategic workshop involving all key role players to address SA Rugby’s competition structures.

Stormers outclass Scarlets

The Stormers continued their winning start to the Vodacom URC season with a bonus-point victory against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday night.

Polly to play just one match for Bulls

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says Handré Pollard will only feature in Saturday’s URC clash with Ulster before returning to South Africa.

Bok prop shares son’s ‘miracle recovery’

Neethling Fouché has opened up about his seven-month-old son Pelser’s remarkable recovery after being diagnosed with a severe form of infantile epilepsy.