Falcons swoop for ex-Bulls flyhalf

Former Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman has joined the Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal after parting ways with Bath.

Du Preez twins are ‘freak shows’

Bristol Prop Max Lahiff had some hilarious words when describing the South Africans packing down in the Sale Sharks pack after their two ties in the Champions Cup.

Watch: Steyn vs Cipriani in battle of the boot

It’s a clash of goal-kicking accuracy as Vodacom Bulls veteran Morne Steyn faces off against Bath flyhalf Danny Cipriani in a North-vs-South challenge.

Vermeulen to ‘fight like a dog’ for Exeter

Jacques Vermeulen says Exeter Chiefs will “fight like dogs” to secure a playoff berth in the English Premiership.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen stuns Premiership leaders

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the UK, Ireland, France and Japan, including Andre Esterhuizen’s last-gasp winner for Harlequins in the English Premiership.

Sale boss not sweating over loss of Bok duo

Sale may be losing two South Africa World Cup-winners in Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager at the end of the season but director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes the departure of the Springbok stars could benefit England in the long run.

Watch: World-class bloopers

Even some of the best players in world rugby aren’t immune to the occasional brain fade or unforced error.

Faf, Lood to depart Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Springboks Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will leave the Premiership club at the end of the current season.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe won’t give up as Bok mates clash

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including an incredible try for Cheslin Kolbe, along with a controversial collision between Springbok teammates.

Watch: Faf double-teamed by Bok mate

Faf de Klerk will have a word or two for Vincent Koch next time they are in the Springbok camp after this late hit on the scrumhalf.