Saffas Abroad: Trokkie trucks on, Kolbe delivers
Juarno Augustus and Cheslin Kolbe were among the South Africans to catch the eye as the club season and knockout cup action nears the business end in Europe and Japan.
Hansen softens stance on overseas Kiwis
Steve Hansen is wary about opening the national selection door to New Zealanders playing abroad, yet the former All Blacks boss says the debate is no longer black and white.
SA Cup: High-flying Griquas lead the pack
The SA Cup playoffs race is set for a dramatic finish, with six teams still in contention heading into the final round after a weekend of high-scoring, high-stakes action.
Watch: Trokkie, the all-terrain performer
From his bone-rattling carries and slick passing, to a close-range try, relive No 8 Juarno Augustus’ Man of the Match heroics from Ulster’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final win.
Upbeat Ulster primed for Stormers clash
Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster are ready for a “difficult” Vodacom URC duel with the Stormers in Belfast on Friday, following an emphatic European cup win.
Van Graan fires TMO warning after Euro exit
Johann van Graan has called for greater consistency in the use of TMO footage after Bath’s Investec Champions Cup dream was ended by Bordeaux-Bègles.
Lions roar into new territory
The Lions have shown that squad stability can outweigh Springbok star power, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Foote hails Junior Boks’ ‘grit and pride’
Head coach Kevin Foote was delighted following the Junior Springboks’ 56-17 drubbing of Australia to wrap up the U20 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare.
State of the URC: Stormers, Lions hunt Irish scalps
Log-leaders Stormers and third-placed Lions will travel abroad, while the Vodacom Bulls bunker down at Loftus when the URC playoffs race resumes in round 17 this week.
Brilliant Bordeaux dump Van Graan’s Bath
Defending champs Bordeaux-Bègles booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final after a thrilling win against Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday.
