Probe into Euro cup ‘bust-up’
An alleged off-the-field Champions Cup final clash involving players and coaches from La Rochelle and Leinster has triggered an immediate investigation by EPCR officials.
Composed Am ready for Bok captaincy
The dynamic Lukhanyo Am has thrown his hat into the ring to lead the Springboks in the World Cup, should captain Siya Kolisi be sidelined.
SA teams set for R85m cap boost
The likes of John Dobson and Jake White have received a welcome boost, as the buying power for SA’s top four rugby franchises has reportedly been hiked by millions of rands.
Stormers shopping for speed
The Stormers have been linked with several SA players in France and Japan, as the defending URC champions beef up their squad with Cape-born players for next season.
Former Boks up for SA coaching gigs
Two leading South African unions are reportedly considering the recruitment of former Springboks Andries Bekker and Ricardo Loubscher as assistant coaches.
Boks get prognosis on Pollard
The Springboks can breathe a sigh of relief over flyhalf Handre Pollard after his English Premiership club Leicester Tigers reportedly gave an update on his latest injury.
Sharks feast on Cheetahs at Kings Park
Flyhalf Lionel Cronje kicked 15 points as the Sharks beat the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Friday night to extend their Currie Cup hot streak to five wins.
AWJ, Tipuric call it quits for Wales
Wales were hit by a double blow on Friday as Alun Wyn Jones, the world’s most-capped international, and fellow forward Justin Tipuric announced their retirement from Test duty.
SA playmaker on Welsh club’s radar
Vodacom United Rugby Championship club, Cardiff, is reportedly keen to secure the services of one of South Africa’s premier backline threats in the Currie Cup.
‘SA rugby stars a beacon of light’
The likes of Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese and master SA strategist Franco Smith are brilliantly showcasing the country’s sparkling talent abroad, writes MARK KEOHANE.
