Akker: Rassie will call when timing is right

Vodacom Bulls hooker Akker van der Merwe is holding out hope that Rassie Erasmus will recall him to the Springbok fold in the near future.

Coetzee to lead Bulls into Cape Town battle?

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says they won’t be short of leaders for Saturday’s Vodacom URC north-south derby against the Stormers.

‘Reserved’ France prop happy to go under radar

France loosehead prop Jean-Baptiste Gros says it’s not in his nature to seek the limelight.

Sharks lose banned Mapimpi for three SA derbies

The Sharks have been hampered in their race for a top-two finish in the Vodacom URC by the suspension of Springbok finisher Makazole Mapimpi.

Complications delay Louw surgery

The Vodacom Bulls have provided an injury update on lock Ruan Nortje, loose forward Elrigh Louw and flyhalf Johan Goosen.

SA unions push for equity bid committee

The unions that voted against the failed Ackerley Sports Group equity deal want Saru to appoint a six-member committee to oversee the next potential bid.

State of the URC: SA giants collide in Cape Town

Can the Stormers dazzle without Manie Libbok? Will Elrigh Louw’s absence take the sting out of the Bulls pack? Questions to be answered in Cape Town on Saturday!

Saru to scrap equity partner plans?

Finding a new equity partner was reportedly not high on the agenda when Saru’s executive council met on Saturday.

Louw yet to go under the knife

Vodacom Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok’s long-term injury prognoses have yet to be determined.

Ireland’s second-half surge sinks England

Ireland had to come from behind as they launched their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a hard-fought win over England in Dublin on Saturday.