Bok great, World Cup winner joins Lions coaching staff
The Lions on Wednesday announced a shake-up of their coaching staff ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) competition starting on 24 September.
‘Own goals’ could prove costly for SA Rugby
The United Rugby Championship promises a new dawn for South African rugby. It also ramps up the need to stem the tide of players leaving these shores, writes ZELIM NEL.
Re-energised Vermeulen sets sights on new goals
Bok stalwart Duane Vermeulen may have recently missed out on ticking off a Lions series win from his rugby ‘bucket list’, but he has not ruled out the possibility of reaching for another lofty goal, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks without two key players for Rugby Champs
The Springboks have confirmed that prop Thomas du Toit and lock RG Snyman will not be available for selection for the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia.
Nienaber: Wallabies, All Blacks present tempo Tests
Head coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are looking forward to the challenge of playing Australia and New Zealand, two teams unafraid to open the game up in the Rugby Championship.
Scotland add Zondagh to coaching staff
Scottish Rugby has recruited renowned coach AB Zondagh to join Gregor Townsend’s management team ahead of the new international season as an assistant coach focusing on attack for the Scotland national team.
Column: Who else can wield Thor’s hammer?
The Bok coaches need to prioritise finding someone to fill Duane Vermeulen’s huge boots, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Read: New Zealand teams will dominate new Super Rugby
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read says the New Zealand teams will bully their Australian and Pacific opponents in the new Super Rugby Pacific next year, but need Australia to improve if the tournament is to be a success.
Medard’s Toulouse ‘surprised’ by Kolbe departure
Former France fullback Maxime Medard said on Monday the Toulouse squad were surprised but understanding of Cheslin Kolbe’s move to French Top 14 rivals Toulon.
Edwill’s switch to Lions confirmed
Edwill van der Merwe’s heavily speculated move to the Lions was confirmed on Monday as the Johannesburg team officially announced the signing of the Western Province wing.
