End southern rugby slavery
The relentless global calendar is breaking South Africa’s best players, and Wilco Louw is the clearest warning sign, writes @mark_keohane
England legend: Don’t write off Handre
A former England and British & Irish Lions star says Handre Pollard is “one of the three top flyhalves to ever play the game”.
Superbru: Bulls edge Lions, Stormers strike back
The Stormers gain revenge over the Sharks at Kings Park, while the Vodacom Bulls win again at Ellis Park, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
Wallabies star signs long-term deal
A Wallabies speed merchant has committed his foreseeable future to Rugby Australia and the Waratahs amid code-switch rumours.
Keo & Zels: Bok stars fight for SA Shield
South Africa’s best will be playing for more than URC league points this week, as the race hots up for the SA Shield.
Weekend teams
Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides.
Peyper: I got it wrong many times
Former Test referee Jaco Peyper has revealed that he often felt pressured to officiate matches that delivered “a certain product”.
JP: Siya’s still got a job to do for Sharks
JP Pietersen says Stormers-bound Siya Kolisi underlined his value during a 24-minute stint off the bench in Cape Town last weekend.
Rassie & Co defend aerial contest against critics
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants have come out strongly in support of World Rugby’s tightened approach to the aerial contest.
Kitsie: Ardie drama wouldn’t fly in Bok camp
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Rassie Erasmus would never have tolerated the sort of reported player revolt that unfolded within the All Blacks camp.
