Pukke hold off UJ
Pukke got their title defence off to a solid start with a 16-12 victory over UJ in Johannesburg in the opening round of the Varsity Cup, while there were also wins for Shimlas, Tuks and NMMU.
‘American alliance’ closer to EP buyout
New York-based financier Douglas Schoninger attended a classified meeting with SA Rugby bosses in Cape Town last week over the possible buyout of a majority stake in EP Rugby.
Du Plessis puts boot into Brive
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's French Top 14 and Anglo-Welsh Cup matches, involving South African players.
New Top League format to aid Wolves
The Japanese Top League will be restructured for the next two seasons in order to aid the Sunwolves' Super Rugby preparation in future.
Samoa to get Super Rugby action
The Blues and Reds will play a Super Rugby match in Apia on 2 June later this year.
Stormers not resting on laurels
Coach Robbie Fleck believes there is still more work to be done for the Stormers despite their 43-7 pre-season win over the Cheetahs in Harare on Saturday.
Senatla vows to return
Seabelo Senatla has confirmed he will be back on the sevens circuit in the near future despite his imminent departure to the Stormers the for upcoming Super Rugby tournament.
Powell lauds Blitzboks’ determination
Neil Powell has hailed his Springbok Sevens team’s fighting spirit following their first tournament win at the Wellington Sevens since 2002.
Toulon players on short leash
Toulon players’ vacation has been cut short following their 23-20 loss at home to La Rochelle, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Grenoble, Pau, Castres and Lyon.
Venter back on Boks’ radar
SA Rugby is looking to appoint Brendan Venter as defence coach of the Springboks.
