Crusaders’ comeback stuns Highlanders

The Crusaders scored two tries in the final three minutes to beat the Highlanders 43-38 in a pre-season match in Southbridge on Friday.

‘Quade is the ultimate professional’

Rebels captain Dane Haylett-Petty says he has been blown away by Quade Cooper’s influence on the squad ahead of the 2019 season.

Watch: Du Toit on winning award

Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit talks about his SA Rugby Player of the Year award, his relationship with Rassie Erasmus and building towards the World Cup.

Castaignède criticises Willemse selection

Former France utility back Thomas Castaignède has hit out at coach Jacques Brunel for picking South African lock Paul Willemse.

Strauss at No 8 for Scotland

Scotland have made four changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Ireland at Murrayfield.

Roux starts in Ireland second row

Former Stormers lock Quinn Roux will start for Ireland against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Jenkins back for Bulls

Jason Jenkins will start in the second row for the Vodacom Bulls in their pre-season match against the Sharks in Ballito on Saturday.

Bok-laden Sharks to face Bulls

Coach Robert du Preez has included nine Springboks in the Sharks starting lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in their final pre-season game in Ballito on Saturday.

Du Toit named SA’s best again

Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018.

Ackermann in contract talks

Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is in negotiations with Gloucester over a potential contract extension.