New minister lifts hosting ban

The new minister of sport Thulas Nxesi has reinstated SA Rugby's right to host international events.

Laidlaw handed Lions lifeline

Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw has replaced Ben Youngs in the British & Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand.

Erasmus wins top award

Rassie Erasmus was named Coach of the Season at the annual Celtic Pro12 Awards ceremony in Dublin on Sunday.

Bok legend visited by rescuers

Two women found Frik du Preez on the ground outside a restaurant after he had suffered a massive heart attack.

Lions whip woeful Welwitchias

The Golden Lions smashed the Welwitchias 112-14, while there were also wins for the Bulls, WP, Border, Leopards and Sharks XV in round three of the Provincial Rugby Challenge.