Laporte: ‘Bakkies the greatest I’ve ever coached’

French Rugby boss and World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has revealed Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is the greatest player he has had the privilege to work with throughout his career.

Highlanders Hunt Crusaders for record victory

Flyhalf Mitch Hunt kicked 18 points as the depleted Highlanders streaked to a record 33-12 win against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday. 

Savea slams media over partying Highlanders saga

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has criticised two journalists for their reportage of an alcohol-related incident involving fellow All Black Josh Ioane and his Highlanders teammates.

All Blacks icon: Super Rugby needs SA teams

Ben Smith has expressed his desire to see the return of a competition that features teams from South Africa and New Zealand.

PRO14 players crown Coetzee king

Marcell Coetzee’s peers have voted the Springbok loose forward as the top player in the PRO14 for the 2020-21 season.

Lions set for island experience pre-tour

The British & Irish Lions squad set to go on a 10-day training camp to allow the players to strengthen their relationships and bond before embarking on their tour of South Africa.

Cobus Grobbelaar’s Perfect XV

The former Lions loose forward names a team of the best he played with and against.

SA franchises could qualify for Europe via Rainbow Cup

According to reports in the UK Sunday Times, South Africa’s four PRO14 franchises could qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup should they finish high enough on the log of the upcoming Rainbow Cup competition.

Schools, club rugby gets green light

SA Rugby has confirmed that schools and club rugby will resume in April. 

Partying Highlanders told to grow up

Neighbours of All Blacks flyhalf Josh Ioane say his property in Dunedin has turned into a notorious party house over the past few months.