Irish triumph a game-changer

Ireland’s systematic dismantling of the All Blacks in Dublin affirmed their status as the standout Test side of 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.

WPRFU rejects salary cut proposal

The leadership of the Western Province Rugby Football Union has distanced themselves from a proposed 25% salary cut for all staff members earning more than R20,000 per month.

Papier’s patience to pay off

Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Call for mandatory headgear in rugby

Rugby players can almost halve the force transferred to their heads during an impact by wearing protective headgear, a study by the University of Dundee in Scotland has revealed.

Boks must address attacking ails

The Springboks need to start converting their attacking opportunities and making their own luck in big matches, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks focused on finishing chances

Wing S’bu Nkosi says the Springboks have learned from their failure to convert the opportunities they created against England last Saturday.

Ref howler a black eye for rugby

Too many contests are being ruined by a referee’s decisions – and in some instances, his refusal to take appropriate action – in the dying moments, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie will get backline answers

The absence of several frontline backs will force Rassie Erasmus to experiment with new individuals and combinations with a view to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Domestic rollercoaster reaching its peak

The epic semi-final clash between Western Province and the Blue Bulls was a welcome departure from the one-sided contests witnessed in the 2018 Currie Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

WP players questioned over Treu report

Several senior members of the Stormers and Western Province squads have been called in to give testimony in the Paul Treu saga.