Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 1)
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the first round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.
Highlights: Sharks battle back to down Stormers
The Sharks fought back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Stormers in Cape Town, with lock Reniel Hugo scoring a 6-minute hat-trick. Look back at highlights from an eventful opening encounter of the Rainbow Cup SA.
Hugo hat-trick spurs Sharks comeback
Reniel Hugo was the unlikely hero as the Sharks came from an 11-point deficit to claim a 33-30 victory over the Stormers in the Rainbow Cup in Cape Town on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Superbru: Back Stormers to beat Sharks
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rainbow Cup, Super Rugby and European Champions Cup fixtures.
Kolisi starts in powerful Sharks side
Siya Kolisi will start in a loose-trio combination including Henco Venter and Sikhumbuzo Notshe for this Saturday’s Rainbow Cup clash with the Stormers.
Herbst returns to Sharks
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of prop Wiehahn Herbst, who rejoins the franchise on a short-term deal from the Lions.
Cheetahs chair warns against ‘tough’ Rainbow Cup derbies
Free State Cheetahs chairman Ryno Opperman says the upcoming domestic Rainbow Cup could have an adverse effect on the Springboks’ hopes in the British & Irish Lions series.
Bongi set for Sharks move
As increasingly suspected, Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is expected to complete the move from the Stormers to the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rainbow Cup off: What next?
With the Rainbow Cup set to be scrapped, it’s up to fans to come up with something to fill the hole in the rugby calendar – what do you think SA Rugby should consider as a replacement?
Rainbow Cup plans set to be scrapped
South Africa’s involvement in the planned intercontinental Rainbow Cup is set to implode due to a lack of necessary clearances just days away from the scheduled kick-off.
