Stormers bid farewell to Bok champ

The Stormers have announced the exit of a seasoned playmaker and Vodacom URC title-winning pivot among nine players confirmed to be parting ways with the Cape outfit.

Lions must click quickly in Easterby’s defence

Defence coach Simon Easterby urged the British & Irish Lions to get on the “same page” in an effort to build cohesion ahead of a highly-anticipated nine-game tour in Australia.

Jake on the chopping block?

Johan Ackermann is reportedly being lined up to take charge of the Vodacom Bulls, with claims that senior players and coaches have called for Jake White to be axed.

Oberholzer cancels Jake’s call

Jake White’s call for SA’s overseas-based players to be lured back to the country has been ruled out by SA Rugby’s CEO.

Feyi-Waboso sees red as France edge England

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as an England XV suffered a dramatic defeat to a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday.

Hooper: URC ‘not the best thing ever’ for SA

Wallabies great Michael Hooper believes South African players are struggling in the Vodacom URC and would love to see the local teams back in Super Rugby.

RG tips ‘savage’ Eben to take out Bakkies

Both giants of South African rugby, Eben Etzebeth comes out on top against Bakkies Botha in a hypothetical duel to the death, according to fellow Springbok lock RG Snyman.

Duhan defends his Saffa switch

Duhan van der Merwe has hit back at critics questioning his Scottish allegiance, as the South African winger gears up for his second British & Irish Lions tour.

Baa Baas won’t be bossed by Boks

Head coach Robbie Deans backs a star-studded Barbarians outfit to push the “greatest team in the game”, the Springboks, when the teams clash in Cape Town next week.

Savea to make Japanese return

All Blacks star Ardie Savea will return to Japan’s Kobe Steelers in 2026, exercising a sabbatical clause in his New Zealand Rugby contract.