Saffa extends stay with Premiership club
A hard-running South African back has committed his future to the Bristol Bears, with the Premiership club confirming the re-signing of the influential player.
Keo & Zels: Thumbs up, we’ve won it all!
The boys haven’t stopped celebrating since 10pm on Saturday night. It was great crushing Ireland, but, no, it wasn’t bigger than the Rugby World Cup final.
Daan: Opportunity calls for Boks
Forwards coach Daan Human says the Springboks’ match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday is another chance for fringe players to impress.
Townsend: Scotland fans expect too much
Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of “entitlement” among some Scotland rugby supporters.
Snyman hails Stormers depth as Munster wait
The Stormers are backing their current squad depth ahead of their top-of-the-table clash against Munster on Saturday.
Ireland turn to Six Nations after sobering Bok lesson
Andy Farrell says Ireland’s bruising defeat to the Springboks will serve as a “fast-track” education for several rising Test players as attention shifts to the Six Nations.
Bulls acquire Lions pivot on loan
The Vodacom Bulls have strengthened their flyhalf stocks ahead of the second phase of the URC and the beginning of the Investec Champions Cup.
Springboks tighten grip at top of world rankings
The Springboks have strengthened their position as the world’s No 1 side.
Mallett: Boks wanted to hurt Ireland
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says South Africa’s demolition job at scrum time was the defining force behind their 24-13 win over Ireland in Dublin.
All Blacks greats blown away by Bok power
All Blacks legends Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina say the Springboks’ suffocating physicality and composure under pressure were the decisive factors in Saturday’s win over Ireland in Dublin.
