Craig Lewis

The Vodacom Bulls' Embrose Papier breaks through the defence of The Cell C Sharks' Lukhanyo Am (c) on his way to scoring his try during the 2020 Super Rugby Unlocked game between the Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria on 24 October 2020 Photo: Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

‘Bulls know they’re capable of beating Sharks’

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says the two recent resounding wins over the Sharks will breed confidence rather than complacency ahead of Saturday’s rematch in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gallery: ‘Unique’ Bok jersey for B&I Lions

Have a look at the images that have been made available so far following Friday’s unveiling of the Springboks’ jersey for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

Bok jersey revealed for B&I Lions series

The Springboks’ jersey for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa was unveiled on Friday, featuring a ‘vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D logo’.

Prospective investors cut ties with WP

American consortium MVM Holdings has confirmed it will cease negotiations with WPRFU and pursue other opportunities in professional rugby. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

WP Rugby’s ‘deal of the century’ implodes

Flyt CEO Zane de Decker has confirmed they will seek to claim ‘damages’ from the Western Province Rugby Football Union over reneging on an agreement signed in June 2020.

‘Players must plan for life after rugby’

Lions wing Jamba Ulengo believes it is crucial for players to continue driving the conversation around the importance of planning for life after rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Concussion crisis deepens

Following reports that 70 former players are seeking to engage in group litigation against various national rugby bodies, former England international hooker Steve Thompson has spoken of his early-onset dementia diagnosis.

Watch: Coaches Corner – Heyneke Meyer

Check out the first episode of our new video series as former Bok and Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer discusses his newly released book and shares insight into the historic 2007 Vodacom Super Rugby final.

Boks to end 2020 with healthy rankings lead

The All Blacks will finish the year in third place in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks boast a buffer of more than four rankings points. Despite not playing a Test in 2020, the Boks have maintained a healthy lead in the rankings, but the All Blacks have slipped into third, with England boosted by Sunday’s win over France… Read more →