Highlights: Saffas can’t save URC champs
Henco Venter and Kyle Steyn scored a try apiece in a Vodacom URC-opening defeat for the Glasgow Warriors at Ulster, as did Rhyno Smith and Jarrod Taylor during a stalemate between Benetton and the Scarlets.
Highlights: Saffas star in epic URC openers
Duhan van der Merwe and Pierre Schoeman scored in Edinburgh’s narrow defeat to Leinster, while Cardiff’s Johan Mulder and Tinus de Beer celebrated victory over Zebre in round 1 of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC.
Bok champ, Saffa flyer start for Munster
Jean Kleyn will make his long-awaited return from injury, with Thaakir Abrahams set to make his Vodacom URC debut for Munster against Connacht on Saturday.
Watch: Doogz’s Saffa deputy stars for Japan
SA-born Dylan Riley, who is honing his craft in midfield alongside Damian de Allende at Japanese club Wild Knights, has impressed for the Brave Blossoms in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Dayimani races out the blocks in France
Hacjivah Dayimani has made a strong start to life in France, starring in a victorious Top 14 debut for Racing 92, while Madosh Tambwe scored his first try for a resurgent Montpellier.
Siya’s Racing saga over
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has left Racing 92 with two years of his contract still to run, the French Top 14 club has announced.
Saluting SA’s unheralded rugby heroes
Not all South African rugby heroes wear the green and gold, or play club rugby at the highest level, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Saffa bruiser eyes England call-up
SA-born utility forward Jacques Vermeulen has his sights set on representing England, aiming to catch the eye of head coach Steve Borthwick.
Saffa coaches on England hotlist
A Springbok legend is one of six highly rated South African-born tacticians earmarked to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach.
Saffa coach lands Scottish gig
In a major coup for Scottish rugby, Vodacom URC outfit Edinburgh have added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to its staff.
