Deysel calls it a day

Former Springbok flanker Jean Deysel has retired from rugby with immediate effect.

Five Saffas to start for World XV

Captain Adriaan Strauss is one of five South Africans named in the World XV’s starting lineup for their match against Japan in Osaka on Friday.

‘Sharks know what to expect’

Assistant coach Nick Easter says the Sharks learned valuable lessons from their previous defeat to Western Province.

Peyper to referee Currie Cup final

Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands.

Rebels hand Cooper a lifeline

Quade Cooper has signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Rebels until the end of the 2019 season.

Kings forced to name new captain

JC Astle has been appointed as the Kings’ captain for the remainder of the 2018-19 Pro14 season.

Coach proud of young Lions’ effort

Ivan van Rooyen says the Golden Lions made big strides in this year’s Currie Cup despite being knocked out in the semi-finals by the Sharks on Saturday.

Jaco heaps more misery on Toulon

Edinburgh thrashed Toulon 40-14, while there were also wins for Castres, Munster, Racing, Saracens and Leicester in round two of the European Champions Cup.

SWD crowned First Division champs

The SWD Eagles overturned a 12-point deficit to beat the Valke 36-27 and clinch the Currie Cup First Division trophy in George on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

SA Rugby suspends Border

The Border Rugby Union has been suspended from SA Rugby membership as a consequence of its dire financial position and ongoing administration issues.