No justice for Fouche, Stormers

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche’s controversial four-game ban stands, after a Vodacom URC disciplinary panel dismissed an appeal by the Stormers.

Crunch gets Sharks coaching gig

Veteran playmaker Lionel Cronje has taken up a coaching role at the Sharks.

Bok bruiser out for season

No 8 Jasper Wiese’s recovery from neck surgery could rule the Springbok star out for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year. 

Tahs boss ‘not in the mix’ for Wallabies job

Waratahs head coach Dan McKellar has ruled himself out of the running to take over from Australia chief Joe Schmidt.

Wallabies can’t keep Kiss a secret

Les Kiss appears poised to be appointed successor to Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt following a clandestine meeting in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Saffa URC champ cops six-week suspension

Henco Venter has been found guilty of eye-gouging, ruling him out for Glasgow Warriors’ remaining Vodacom URC league fixtures and Friday’s Investec Champions Cup playoff.

Chabal ‘doesn’t remember’ tackling Boks

Former France forward Sebastien Chabal claims he has “no memories” from his international rugby career, potentially as a result of concussions.

Marx excited for Bok ‘circus act’ at Eden Park

Hooker Malcolm Marx casts an eye to the Springboks’ two-Test tour of New Zealand this year, while highlighting South Africa’s evolution under Kiwi attack guru Tony Brown.

Bok bruiser embraces Bulls bench role

Jan-Hendrik Wessels is relishing his opportunities at loosehead prop and hooker for the Vodacom Bulls, regardless of the number on the back of his jersey.

Bulls adopt ‘smart’ approach to KO Edinburgh

Skipper Marcell Coetzee says the Vodacom Bulls can’t afford “soft moments” in Saturday’s do-or-die EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Hive Stadium.