SA U18 second-half blitz sinks England

South Africa U18 ran in 10 tries to overpower England U18 at Paarl Gimnasium on Saturday.

Cheetahs survive WP scare, Lions hold off Pumas

The Cheetahs withstood a late Western Province fightback in Bloemfontein, while the Lions edged the Pumas in Nelspruit in Saturday’s Currie Cup action.

Xaba back to lead injury-hit Bulls

Flank Nama Xaba returns to captain the Vodacom Bulls against the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington on Sunday.

Siya unfazed by No 8 switch

Captain Siya Kolisi says he will play a similar role for the Springboks despite wearing No 8 on his back against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Boland lose captain for Bulls clash

Boland Cavaliers captain Marlyn Williams has been ruled out of Sunday’s Currie Cup match against the Vodacom Bulls in Wellington.

World Rugby boss lauds Rassie’s innovation

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says the game needs “brilliant innovators” like Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. 

Jake: Rassie wary of Joe’s Wallabies

Jake White believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is giving the Wallabies the respect they deserve ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.

Smith cleared to start for Cheetahs

Franco Smith has shaken off an ankle scare to take his place at flyhalf when the Cheetahs host Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Schmidt matches Rassie with late change

The Wallabies have added a playmaker to their bench after coach Joe Schmidt initially went for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs.

SA U18 reshuffle to give players ‘opportunity’

South Africa U18 coach Lwazi Zangqa has made wholesale changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s match against England U18 at Paarl Gimnasium.