Stormers reshuffle coaching team

The Stormers have restructured the roles of their coaching staff ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby campaign.

CUT staying grounded after big win

CUT coach Tiaan Liebenberg says his side will not get carried away after beating NMU 38-37 for their first win of the season and second in Varsity Cup history. DYLAN JACK reports.

Crusaders buy into USA team

The Canterbury Rugby Union and Crusaders have taken minority ownership stakes in the Seattle Seawolves.

Big bucks to watch All Blacks

A top-priced ticket for November’s much-anticipated Test between England and the All Blacks at Twickenham will cost the equivalent of R3,200.

Head knocks end Goodes’ career

South African-born Hurricanes prop Reggie Goodes has been forced to retire from the game after a series of concussions.

Maties keep Tuks winless

Maties flyhalf Chris Smith kicked a 78th-minute penalty to ensure a 24-16 win against Tuks, while there were also wins for CUT, UCT and Shimlas in round three of the Varsity Cup.

France flight halted by police

The France team’s departure flight from Edinburgh was delayed on Monday so certain players could be interviewed as potential witnesses to an alleged sexual assault.

Henshaw injury blow for Ireland

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

Botha dies after cancer battle

Former Northern Transvaal and Springbok wing Darius Botha, the brother of Naas, has died of cancer at age 62.

10 overseas Boks to consider

CRAIG LEWIS identifies 10 overseas-based players who Rassie Erasmus should consider adding to his Bok plans for the 2019 World Cup. When Erasmus recently fronted up to the media for the first time since taking up his post as South Africa’s director of rugby, he suggested that there were around 10 overseas-based players who could still add value to the Bok… Read more →