SA teams shackled by ‘stop-start’ URC

The @Vodacom #URC, aligned with the northern hemisphere calendar, leads to a stop-start campaign that doesn’t suit South African sides or supporters, writes MARK KEOHANE.

‘Bone Collector’ back for Lions tour

Willem Alberts has made a timely return from injury to be including in a 28-player squad for the Lions’ Vodacom URC tour and Challenge Cup playoff.

New format for Currie Cup

The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.

Steyn: Jordan is the new Frans

Morne Steyn believes Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to follow in fellow Springbok goalkicking legend Frans Steyn’s footsteps, given the chance to run out in the Test arena.

Nohamba: I can’t have a big head now

Sanele Nohamba is grateful to be a part of the Springbok mix again, but the playmaker insists that helping the Lions win matches is what could earn him a first Test cap.

Star playmaker signs with Lions

The Lions have reportedly secured the services of Stormers and Western Province flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on a permanent basis.

SA U20 pleased with Lions test

Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the players in the U20 Academy squad were tested at various levels when they faced a senior Lions XV in a training match in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Hendrikse: Lions ‘supersub’ role has improved me

Jordan Hendrikse says that competition for the Lions’ No 10 jersey from Sanele Nohamba has pushed him to become a better player, during a difficult period in his fledgling career.

Hendrikse: I wanted a new chapter

Jordan Hendrikse has opened up on his decision to join the Sharks next season and his desire to leave the Lions with some silverware.

Barrett: All Blacks need SA in Super Rugby

New Zealand playmaker Jordie Barrett has admitted that the All Blacks are poorer for not having South Africa involved in Super Rugby.