Sharks tried to keep Bismarck, Jannie

Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis turned down an offer from the Sharks and Saru that would have made them the best paid players in South Africa.

Cooper inspires Reds to victory

Quade Cooper scored 22 points upon his return from injury as the Reds beat the Force 32-10 in Perth on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Highlights: Ireland vs Barbarians (2015)

Zane Kirchner scored a try as the Baa-Baas claimed a 22-21 win at at Thomond Park.

Du Plessis bros don’t want to join Jake

Montpellier-bound Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis signed pre-contracts before Jake White's appointment as coach of the French club.

Top coaches for World XV

Robbie Deans and Bernard Laporte will coach the World XV against the Springboks at Newlands on 11 July.

Zane Kirchner try for Barbarians

The former Springbok fullback scored a great chip and chase try in the Barbarians' 22-21 win against Ireland.

Robbie Fruean yellow card

The Crusaders centre was harshly sin-binned for this tackle on Nehe Milner-Skudder.

Schalk’s legend grows

Laureus Comeback of the Year winner Schalk Burger is on the cover of the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Smith to shine in Kiwi derby

Highlanders captain Ben Smith will showcase his attacking skills against the Chiefs in Invercargill on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Canes to blow Crusaders away

The Hurricanes will put the Crusaders out of their misery in Nelson on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.