‘Forwards need to fire’

Philip van der Walt says the Sharks’ forwards must lead the ‘fightback’ when they take on the Stormers this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pollard is silencing doubters

The manner in which Handré Pollard has marshalled proceedings in the Bulls’ recent wins over the Stormers and Sharks is a positive sign for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 9)

CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after nine rounds.

Whiteley must lead Boks

Warren Whiteley should be regarded as the leading candidate to regain the Springbok captaincy ahead of the 2018 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. It came as no real surprise to see reports emerge over the weekend suggesting that Whiteley was set to become one of the first players to be awarded a national contract as new Bok coach Rassie Erasmus seeks to… Read more →

Scrum value can’t be underestimated

The set-piece battle between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday sent out another stark reminder about the match-defining perils of a malfunctioning scrum, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA rugby must move forward

Allister Coetzee’s axing was inevitable and overdue, but the real work starts now, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Curwin is a little misunderstood’

Sharks backline coach Dick Muir says he is astounded by the potential of talented youngster Curwin Bosch, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Bosch has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence on the South African rugby scene over the past 18 months. The 20-year-old quickly established himself as a key member of the Sharks’ squad and he received his first Bok call-up last… Read more →

Muir ‘blown away’ by talent

Dick Muir says a desire to contribute to an ambitious new vision at the Sharks is what inspired him to rejoin the coaching ranks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Senatla shifts focus

Blitzboks superstar Seabelo Senatla wants to put himself in contention for Springbok selection, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Senatla set to realign focus

Seabelo Senatla is excited by the prospect of once again shifting his focus to fifteens rugby after a stint with the Springbok Sevens, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Senatla has featured in the first four tournaments of this season’s World Rugby Sevens Series – racking up 30 tries – but he will now return to the Stormers to begin preparations for the… Read more →