Lions resolve player release tensions with Premiership

The British & Irish Lions have announced that an agreement has been reached with Premiership Rugby for the release of all players for the warm-up game against Japan on 26 June.

Wrap: Tuks hold off UWC, Maties outlast Eagles

UP-Tuks claimed a hard-fought win over UWC, while there were also round-five Varsity Cup victories for Maties, Wits and UJ.

Messam answers injury-ravaged Chiefs’ SOS

Former All Black Liam Messam is set to make a shock return to the injury-struck Chiefs squad ahead of this weekend’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Blues.

Watch: Former Junior Bok helps Stade stay in playoff race

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall was among the try-scorers as Stade Francais beat Pau 46-32 to keep up their hopes of finishing in the top six.

Results: Noord-Suid tournament (Day 1)

Check out the results from the first day of the Noord-Suid tournament, with the likes of Paarl Gim, Affies and Monument all in action.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende underlines his importance

Springbok centre Damian de Allende played a starring role as Munster hammered Leinster in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup this past weekend.

Watch: Saffas go big abroad

Check out this compilation of videos featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Odds stacked against Stander for Lions recall

Take a look at who the bookies’ odds suggest will play for the British & Irish Lions in the Test series against the Springboks.

Power up Bok loosies to tackle Lions

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’ to select a Bok back row that demolishes the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.

Cheetahs chair warns against ‘tough’ Rainbow Cup derbies

Free State Cheetahs chairman Ryno Opperman says the upcoming domestic Rainbow Cup could have an adverse effect on the Springboks’ hopes in the British & Irish Lions series.