Stormers not resting on laurels
Coach Robbie Fleck believes there is still more work to be done for the Stormers despite their 43-7 pre-season win over the Cheetahs in Harare on Saturday.
Senatla vows to return
Seabelo Senatla has confirmed he will be back on the sevens circuit in the near future despite his imminent departure to the Stormers the for upcoming Super Rugby tournament.
Powell lauds Blitzboks’ determination
Neil Powell has hailed his Springbok Sevens team’s fighting spirit following their first tournament win at the Wellington Sevens since 2002.
Toulon players on short leash
Toulon players’ vacation has been cut short following their 23-20 loss at home to La Rochelle, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Grenoble, Pau, Castres and Lyon.
Venter back on Boks’ radar
SA Rugby is looking to appoint Brendan Venter as defence coach of the Springboks.
Pollard new Bulls leader
Flyhalf Handré Pollard has been appointed as Bulls captain ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby tournament.
Verity-Amm rescues Force
South African-born fullback James Verity-Amm scored a hat-trick as the Western Force fought back from 14 points down to beat the Perth Spirit 24-14 in Busselton on Saturday.
Brumbies whack feeble Barbarians
The Brumbies opened their pre-season campaign with a comprehensive 59-0 victory over the Australian Barbarians in Canberra on Saturday.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 1)
The opening round of the restructured, nine-team Varsity Cup tournament will feature a match between newly-promoted Wits and former champions Shimlas in Johannesburg on Monday.
Kôtze to ‘debut’ for Bulls
Johnny Kôtze will start at outside centre in his first game for the Bulls when they take on the Lions in a pre-season friendly in Zimbabwe on Saturday.
