White: Playing over festive season is wonderful

Jake White says playing the forthcoming South African domestic competition over the festive season could offer a unique experience that appeals to fans.

Watch: Stormers return to contact training

There was plenty of excitement in the Stormers camp this week with the return to contact training, and the younger squad members keen to learn from their heroes.

‘SBW best-ever athlete’

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen singled out Sonny Bill Williams as the greatest athlete he has ever worked with.

Cheetahs coach cautions over summer temperatures

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has warned that players will have to be monitored throughout the domestic competition expected to be played during South Africa’s summer.

On the lighter side: Savea pranks teammates

Check out this hilarious clip of Ardie Savea surprising his North Island teammates ahead of the squad’s captain’s run on Friday.

Watch: Sharks venture into bush, assist conservationists

Members of the Sharks squad recently spent some time at a private game reserve and got the opportunity to work with wildlife conservationists.

Montpellier start Pollard, Serfontein

Springboks Handre Pollard and Jan Serfontein are among the South Africans in Montpellier’s starting lineup for their opening Top 14 clash against Pau on Friday.

Munster stick with Saffa trio

Damian de Allende, CJ Stander and Chris Cloete all have been named in Munster’s match-day squad for their semi-final showdown against Leinster in Dublin on Friday.

Medical experts monitoring ‘devastated’ Kings players

Robbie Kempson has confirmed that the Kings have called in medical experts to help players deal with their mental health issues following the franchise’s withdrawal from competitive rugby.

‘Boks leaving would be massive loss’

Crusaders scrumhalf Bryn Hall and Blues forwards James Parsons and Tony Lamborn share their thoughts on why the All Blacks need the Springboks in the Rugby Championship – because there is ‘no better Test match to watch’.