Smit boosts Gold Cup
John Smit has thrown his weight behind the revival of club rugby with confirmation that the Gold Cup has secured a trio of dynamic sponsors for 2019.
Smal set to take over from White
Gert Smal has been earmarked to take over from Jake White as head coach of Toyota Verblitz.
White lures Le Roux, Smal to Japan
Toyota Verblitz have announced the signing of fullback Willie le Roux, and the appointment of Gert Smal as the new forwards coach for the 2019-20 season.
Blues prop Tamoaieta dies
Blues prop Michael Tamoaieta passed away suddenly on Friday, aged 23.
‘Sad day’ as Bok museum to close
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Experience museum in Cape Town will close down at the end of March as a cost-saving measure.
Burger to head back to South Africa
Saracens have confirmed that former Springbok Schalk Burger will leave the club at the end of the season and return to Cape Town.
Wallabies to stick with eligibility rule
Rugby Australia will not follow SA Rugby’s example to scrap Test selection restrictions aimed at preventing players from heading abroad.
Akker to join Du Preez at Sale
Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.
Lawes blow for England
Lock Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to an injury he sustained against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Wakefield appointed as Leopards director
Former Western Province Rugby Football Union president Thelo Wakefield has been appointed as the Leopards Rugby Union’s new business director.
