Bok bruiser to bid Sharks farewell

Premiership outfit Sale Sharks have announced the departure of one of the powerful Du Preez twins at the end of the season.

Shark Tank a reprieve from ‘crazy Scots, Irishmen’

Defence coach Joey Mongalo says the Sharks are hungry to feed off the energy at Kings Park against Ospreys on Friday night, after a successful two-match tour of the UK.

Foote: Junior Boks ready for ‘tails-up’ New Zealand

Coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Boks are “highly motivated” to bounce back from a sloppy U20 Rugby Championship performance when they take on New Zealand on Sunday.

Junior Boks let it slip in Gqeberha

The Junior Boks face a tough final clash with U20 Rugby Championship title-holders New Zealand after letting a 17-0 lead slip in a narrow defeat to Australia on Tuesday.

Eskom lit up for Loftus homecoming

Marco van Staden says the Vodacom Bulls are champing at the bit to pick up where they left things off on tour with a big win against Cardiff in Pretoria on Saturday.

Willemse revved up after ‘reality check’

Springbok star Damian Willemse appreciates the opportunity to finish this season strong with the Stormers after an injury-plagued 2024 campaign.

Manie back for Gaza’s milestone match

Damian Willemse’s 100th appearance for the Stormers on Saturday should be extra special with the news that fellow playmaker Manie Libbok is in line for selection.

Foote rejigs Junior Boks for Aussie revenge

Sharks forward Batho Hlekani and Stormers flyer JC Mars start in a new-look Junior Boks lineup against Australia in their second clash of the U20 Rugby Championship on Tuesday.

All that glitters for Snyman is green and gold

Philip Snyman says South Africa’s true colours shone through in LA as the Blitzboks brought the curtain down on their season winning the SVNS World Championship.

Watch: Blitzboks crowned kings in LA

The Blitzboks saved their best for last to go unbeaten in the final tournament of the season and win the SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles.