Du Toit ready to set an example

Pieter-Steph du Toit says receiving the captaincy for the Springboks’ one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC exceeded his wildest dreams.

Junior Boks survive Georgia scare

The Junior Springboks clinched a 33-27 victory against Georgia in the opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Perpignan on Wednesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Stormers lose Van Zyl for rest of season

Stormers lock Chris van Zyl is set to miss the rest of the Super Rugby season due to a knee injury.

Dreyer joins Mostert, Kriel at Gloucester

Tighthead prop Ruan Dreyer is the latest South African to sign for Gloucester ahead of the 2018-19 season.

Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.

Brits bows out in style

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership and Pro14 final as well as the French Top 14 semi-finals involving South African players.

Baa-Baas humble uninspiring England

Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as the Barbarians recorded a 63-45 win against England at Twickenham on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

South African trio cited

Ruan Botha, Raymond Rhule and JJ Engelbrecht have been cited following their disciplinary transgressions this weekend and will appear before Sanzaar’s foul play review committee.

Saracens dethrone Exeter Chiefs

Schalk Brits and Vincent Koch won the English Premiership title with Saracens, who beat the Exeter Chiefs 27-10 in the final at Twickenham on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlanders snatch late win

Lima Sopoaga kicked a 78th-minute penalty to help the Highlanders to a hard-fought 18-15 victory over the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.