Craig Lewis

RIP: Dougie Heymans loses battle with Covid-19

Legendary former Free State prop Dougie Heymans has tragically died at the age of 48.

Davids: Du Preez twins playing to their potential

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says the Du Preez twins, Jean-Luc and Dan, have made a noticeable step up in their play while featuring for England club Sale Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf: I’ve missed the feeling of wearing Bok jersey

Faf de Klerk has all the attributes to be a match-winner for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Stormers Rainbow Cup Sharks Springboks

Stormers return not out of the question for Japan-bound Du Toit

Although the cancellation of the Lions-Stomers match on Saturday robbed Pieter-Steph du Toit of a ‘farewell’ home appearance, there is still hope he could return to the Stormers after his Japan ‘sabbatical’.

Zak Burger of the Bulls celebrates with teammates a try during the 2021 Rainbow Cup match between Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on 01 May 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

White: Everitt told me ‘go win it for South Africa’

Jake White says the Bulls cannot wait to test themselves against a different opponent as they head towards the Rainbow Cup North vs South final against Benetton Treviso on 19 June.

Bulls power into Rainbow Cup North vs South grand finale

The Bulls outclassed the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday to deservedly secure a place in the Rainbow Cup North vs South final against Benetton Treviso on 19 June.

Cronje to lead extended Junior Boks

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko on Saturday named George Cronje to lead the team in the forthcoming U20 international series, while also calling up two more players to his squad.

Racing 92 down Stade to set up Top 14 semi-final

Racing 92 powered to a 38-21 derby victory over Stade Francais in Paris on Friday to set up a French Top 14 semi-final against La Rochelle.

Mapimpi withdrawn from Sharks side to face Bulls

Makazole Mapimpi, who has picked up a calf strain, will not feature for the Sharks against the Bulls this Saturday as a precaution.

Intensity, quality of local rugby peaked at right time

The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.