Overseas clubs target Venter
Cheetahs and Springbok centre Francois Venter is reportedly a sought-after recruit by a number of overseas clubs.
Ackermanns avoid police action
Johan Ackermann and his son Ruan will face no action from police over a nightclub incident last December.
Prop dies during training
Doncaster Knights prop Ian Williams passed away on Tuesday after collapsing during a training session. The 27-year-old moved to the Knights last year from the Rotherham Titans. He had made six appearances for the club. ‘Ian collapsed at training at Castle Park this morning and, despite the best efforts of the emergency response team, could not be resuscitated,’ read a statement… Read more →
Explosive claims from PdV
Peter de Villiers has alleged that SA Rugby attempted to block his appointment as the new coach of Zimbabwe.
Two former Boks to play for Force
World Cup-winning centre Jaque Fourie is set to make a playing return to rugby for the Force.
SuperSport comes to aid of SABC
SuperSport has agreed to waive the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and Springbok radio broadcast rights fees for the SABC. This follows the national broadcaster’s statement that it was unlikely to produce live radio broadcasts of the tournament due to financial challenges. ‘Frankly, it wasn’t a difficult discussion,’ SuperSport chief executive Gideon Khobane said. ‘We know and understand the realities of South… Read more →
Crusaders buy into USA team
The Canterbury Rugby Union and Crusaders have taken minority ownership stakes in the Seattle Seawolves.
Botha dies after cancer battle
Former Northern Transvaal and Springbok wing Darius Botha, the brother of Naas, has died of cancer at age 62.
Blues win Brisbane Tens
George Moala’s try after the hooter gave the Blues a 10-7 win against the Hurricanes in the final of the Brisbane Tens on Saturday.
‘Rape victims should scream rape’
The lawyer representing rape-accused Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu has stated in defence that the encounter was ‘consensual’. The loose forward was arrested in December last year after he allegedly assaulted and raped a woman in KwaMagxaki in the Eastern Cape. ALSO READ: Bulls player to face rape charge During the bail hearing, Pieter Gouws – one of the lawyers representing the player –… Read more →
