Jantjies linked to Japan move

Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.

Cheika lands top job in Japan

Japanese club NEC Green Rockets has announced the appointment of former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika as its director of rugby.

Sharks eagerly await Mapimpi’s return

Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi is heading back to Durban after completing his short-term stint with Japanese Top League side Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Eddie embroiled in media storm for giving Barrett ‘golden advice’

Eddie Jones has come under fire after All Blacks star Beauden Barrett revealed the extent of the England coach’s role at Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath.

Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad

Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season.

Watch: Saffas abroad light up foreign leagues

Check out this video compilation featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Mapimpi to make Top League debut

World Cup-winning Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will make his debut for the NTT Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League this coming weekend.

Covid-19 outbreak stops Top League season start

The Japan Rugby Football Union has decided to delay the start of the 2021 Japanese Top League season due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff.

Creative thinking required for Japan-based Boks

Jacques Nienaber has suggested Japanese-based Bok players could train with local franchises to help stay fit ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Vermaak off to Japan

Lions utility forward Ruan Vermaak has signed a deal to join Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.