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‘Transformation failed the test, system failed black players’

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has highlighted shortcomings in the South African rugby system that he believes have let black players down.

Mtawarira keen to mentor young front rowers

Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira says he would like to share his knowledge with the next generation of forwards coming through in Durban.

From the mag: Impact of Ox

Ox Nche made a decisive career move to the Sharks and finds himself firmly on the Springbok radar, writes MIKE GREENAWAY in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Ralepelle handed long-term ban

Former Springbok and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been handed an eight-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance last year.

Watch: Raging Barney vs the refs

Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on controversial incidents with former Kiwi referees Paul Honiss, Bryce Lawrence and Steve Walsh on Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger’s entertaining ‘Use It or Lose It’ talk show.

The Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz: Forwards vs Backs

In the final round of the Sharks’ Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz, Jeremy Ward and Madosh Tambwe face off against Mzamo Majola and Ruben van Heerden to find out who knows their world affairs trivia best.

‘Bosch is the best kicker in South Africa’

Recently-retired flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has hailed the kicking game of Sharks star Curwin Bosch, who he believes can push for a place in the Springbok side.

SA’s rugby training return moves closer

SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that it had sought and received clarification from government on a number of questions relating to the return to non-contact training.

The Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz: Forwards vs Backs

In round two of the Sharks’ Ultimate Showdown trivia quiz, Aphelele Fassi and Marius Louw face off against Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit to find out whether the brainpower resides with the squad’s forwards or backs.