Sharks loss a ‘learning curve’

Assistant coach Braam van Straaten says the Sharks’ discipline and game management will have to improve ahead of the clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Hawks arrest former Maties official

The Hawks have reportedly arrested former Stellenbosch University deputy head of student fees, Chris de Beer, in a case linked to SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux

Lambie: I was trying to lie to myself

Recently retired Pat Lambie has described the ‘crazy’ decision to downplay a head knock sustained in the 2018 European Champions Cup semi-final.

Read set for New Zealand swansong

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed that 2019 will be his final year in New Zealand Rugby.

Dobson confirmed as Stormers coach

The Stormers have confirmed that John Dobson will replace Robbie Fleck as head coach at the end of the 2019 season.

Smit boosts Gold Cup

John Smit has thrown his weight behind the revival of club rugby with confirmation that the Gold Cup has secured a trio of dynamic sponsors for 2019.

‘Blitzboks call gave me goosebumps’

Kurt-Lee Arendse has revealed his delight at being given his first-ever call-up to the Blitzboks squad for the Vancouver Sevens this weekend.

Nche cited for dangerous tackle

Cheetahs loosehead prop Ox Nche has been cited for a dangerous tackle in the team’s loss against Leinster last Friday.

Van der Westhuizen to ref Loftus clash

Marius van der Westhuizen will referee Saturday’s match between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

Smal set to take over from White

Gert Smal has been earmarked to take over from Jake White as head coach of Toyota Verblitz.