Cash hails Lions’ fight after Cape Town thriller

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was left encouraged rather than deflated after his side’s 34-27 loss to the unbeaten Stormers in Cape Town.

Sharks brace for intense scrum war

Sharks coach JP Pietersen expects his Vodacom Bulls counterpart to unleash his available Springboks at Kings Park as they look to pull themselves out of their current slump.

SA teams in Europe ‘rank stupidity’

British rugby writer Stephen Jones has once again taken aim at South African rugby’s place in the northern hemisphere game.

Sacha makes call on Stormers future

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Fenberg-Mngomezulu has reportedly made a big decision on his immediate future.

Toulouse refocus after ‘unacceptable’ loss

Toulouse head to Lyon on Saturday still reeling from a Champions Cup collapse that has left their hopes for a favourable Investec Champions Cup run-in, in ruins.

Report raises further doubts over Razor’s authority

A New Zealand media report claims All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson had deferred selection queries to his assistants.

Itoje sidelined until new year

Maro Itoje will only return to action in January, with Saracens confirming the lock is still recovering from a knee injury sustained during the November internationals.

Shilton sets sights on sevens summit

Shilton van Wyk is not easing his way into the SVNS series – he is charging straight for the top.

Ex-Bok moves from Top 14 to Pro D2

A former Springbok flanker will continue his French adventure next season after signing a two-year deal with Pro D2 side Nevers.

Boeta’s rise from budding cricketer to rugby general

Cricket was Boeta Chamberlain’s first love but rugby was simply the sport that refused to let him go.