Top 10 Varsity Cup stars ready to shine in 2021

Here are 10 players tipped to produce plenty of highlights in the 2021 Varsity Cup tournament, which kicks off on Sunday.

Elstadt to miss crucial playoff due to SA visit

Springbok flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out of Toulouse’s crucial Champions Cup playoff against Munster due to the stringent quarantine protocols in Ireland.

NZ open to co-host Rugby Champs but SA, Aus not on board

New Zealand are looking to co-host this year’s Rugby Championship with a southern-hemisphere partner, but South Africa and Australia are not in agreement.

Rassie gives SA teams thumbs up

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has lauded the eight provincial teams, match officials and local television broadcaster for their contribution to an attractive brand of rugby displayed during the recently concluded Preparation Series.

Highlanders in hot water after raucous party

The Highlanders have stood down six players, including All Black Josh Ioane, from their squad to face the Crusaders this Friday for breaking team standards.

Duhan to make Lions squad?

Following the completion of the Six Nations, Duhan van der Merwe has been identified as one of five players who should be considered for Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.

Watch: UWC name Varsity Cup squad

Stormers centre Lyle Hendricks was named in the University of the Western Cape’s 30-man squad for the 2021 Varsity Cup season.

Munster beat Bulls in race to land Jenkins signature

Munster have announced the signing of Springbok lock Jason Jenkins on a one-year deal.

Lions memories: Bakkies lit fire in me

Former British & Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw reflects on his two Lions tours to South Africa, which came some 12 years apart.

Six Nations snubs Duhan for top award

Scotland’s South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe has been omitted from the Six Nations list of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award despite finishing as the top try-scorer.