Brumbies buck Hurricanes to claim first victory

The Brumbies withstood a late onslaught to claim a narrow 12-10 victory over the Hurricanes in Canberra, their first in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament.

Dobson: Son of Bok legend boasts ‘star’ potential

Stormers coach John Dobson has earmarked Andre-Hugo Venter, son of former Bok flanker Andre Venter, as one of the game’s future stars.

Stormers weighing up flyhalf options for North-South derby

The Stormers are mulling over their options at flyhalf for Friday’s clash with the Bulls in Pretoria.

Matfield: ‘Nonsense’ that Alun Wyn Jones is too old

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has rubbished claims that B&I Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is too old to make an impact for the tourists.

Blue Bulls honour Du Preez

Frik du Preez, Northern Transvaal (Blue Bulls) great and SA Player of the 20th Century, was honoured on Monday by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union when the Northern Pavilion at Loftus Versfeld was named after the former Springbok lock.

Reds run rampant for first Australian Trans-Tasman victory

The Queensland Reds bounced back from last weekend’s drubbing by putting an ill-disciplined Chiefs side to the sword 40-34 to record the first Australian victory in the Trans-Tasman tournament.

Erasmus: Lions’ Scottish backs, attack coach reveal something

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus have revealed what they expect from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad.

Kolbe wins European Champions Cup try of the season

Watch Cheslin Kolbe’s stunning try against Ulster for which he has been awarded the European Champions Cup try of the season.

Fans expected to return for Rainbow Cup final in Italy

It is expected that up to 1,000 fans could be in attendance for the Rainbow Cup final in Treviso, Italy on 19 June.

Five Saffas in Japanese Top League XV of the season

Five South Africans have been named in the Japanese Top League team of the season, including three Rugby World Cup winners.