Why SA players play overseas

A year-long research project among SA’s professional players revealed that an ‘overwhelming majority intend to sign overseas deals soon’.

Watch: Super Rugby Play of the Week (Round 1)

Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse turned on the afterburners as he ran the length of the field to score an intercept try against the Hurricanes in the Vodacom Super Rugby Play of the Week.

Highlanders start Smith against Sharks

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith will start for the Highlanders in their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Dunedin on Friday.

End of Eddie’s England, start of Dobbo’s Stormers

John Dobson’s Stormers looked mightily impressive in their thrashing of the Hurricanes while Eddie Jones’ England were humbled in Paris. Here’s your weekend wrap.

Ireland swap two for Wales showdown

Coach Andy Farrell has made two injury-enforced changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s crucial match against Wales in Dublin.

Boks to host All Blacks in Nelspruit

The Springboks will play their home Tests in the 2020 season at six different venues across five provinces.

Watch: Varsity Cup highlights (Round 1)

Highlights of Maties’ demolition of Shimlas and Tuks’ nailbiting win over NWU in the first round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

‘Player welfare must be improved’

A year-long research project among SA’s professional players has revealed several key findings, including the fact that an ‘overwhelming majority intend to sign overseas deals soon’.

Bulls suffer Sage blow

Vodacom Bulls centre Dylan Sage faces an extended period on the sidelines after injuring his ankle during a warm-up match last weekend.

France overtake Wallabies in rankings

France climbed to sixth in the World Rugby rankings following their 24-17 win over England in Paris on Sunday.