In pictures: Boks’ field session
Take a look at images from one of the Springboks’ training sessions at their camp in Bloemfontein, where they are based in the lead-up to the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
In pictures: British & Irish Lions training session
Take a look at images of the British & Irish Lions squad who started training on the Channel Island of Jersey in preparation of their tour of South Africa.
European switch ‘heralding a new, exciting era’ for SA
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has called the four South African teams’ official introduction into the PRO16 United Rugby Championship ‘a watershed moment in the country’s rugby history’.
Bakkies tops UK website’s list of ‘dirty’ players
Legendary Springbok Bakkies Botha has been ranked No 1 on a five-man list of most ill-disciplined players in rugby history.
Ryan to lead Ireland into Test battle
Head coach Andy Farrell has appointed James Ryan as captain of Ireland’s 37-man squad for their mid-year Tests against Japan and the USA in Dublin in July.
Owens slams captain’s referral, red-card law variation
Renowned referee Nigel Owens has urged authorities to abolish the captain’s challenge and the new red-card law, which introduces a substitute after 20 minutes, because it is spoiling the game.
Twitter tributes flood in for Heymans
Tributes have come in from far and wide after the news that former Free State prop Dougie Heymans had passed away on Monday.
RIP: Dougie Heymans loses battle with Covid-19
Legendary former Free State prop Dougie Heymans has tragically died at the age of 48.
White: SA Rugby searching for solution to include Hendricks
Bulls head coach Jake White has stressed that SA Rugby is doing everything within its power to get Cornal Hendricks back into a Springbok jersey.
Hooper to lead 36-man Wallabies squad
Dave Rennie has included 11 uncapped players in the Wallabies squad while there was also a recall for Sitaleki Timani eight years after his last Test appearance.
