Lions welcome back Bok for Glasgow clash
The Lions have been boosted by the return of Morné van den Berg for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park.
Blitzboks suffer shock defeat in Hong Kong
The Blitzboks were humbled by Spain at the SVNS World Championship tournament in Hong Kong on Friday.
Sharks face pressure test
JP Pietersen says the Sharks are up for the challenge of winning four consecutive “knockout” games to potentially reach the Vodacom URC playoffs.
Pead targets Bok jersey with attacking blueprint
Haashim Pead has set his sights on becoming South Africa’s next attacking spark at No 9.
These Stormers don’t do blowouts
The bookmakers have overcooked the Stormers’ chances against Connacht, even if the Lions may justify favouritism up north, writes @mark_keohane
Superbru: Bulls slay Dragons, Stormers march on
The Vodacom Bulls boost their playoff hopes, while the Stormers consolidate their place in the top two, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
Ackers: Departing Boks part of professional sport
Johan Ackermann has taken a pragmatic view about the loss of key players at the end of the season.
Henry: Boks the best, NZ Rugby arrogant
Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes the Springboks have set the global standard and that New Zealand’s mindset is holding them back.
Blitzboks edge Uruguay in scrappy affair
The Blitzboks got their SVNS World Championship title defence off to a winning start, beating Uruguay in their tournament opener in Hong Kong.
NZ great says All Blacks losing aura
Michael Jones admits the All Blacks’ once-feared aura is fading, with New Zealand rugby facing a growing threat from rugby league.
