Cheetahs lock in Hugo for Bloem return
Lock Reniel Hugo is poised to return to the Cheetahs following a two-year stint at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Mapimpi: Japan stint will have several positives
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has expressed his gratitude towards the Sharks for allowing him to take up a stint in Japan from September 2020 until April 2021.
Carter parts ways with Japanese club
The Kobe Kobelco Steelers have confirmed the departure of All Blacks great Dan Carter after his two-year stint at the club.
Coetzee parts ways with Canon Eagles
The Canon Eagles have confirmed the departure of Allister Coetzee after his two-year stint as head coach.
Chance encounter helped Duane return to SA
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has revealed how a fortunate encounter with a good samaritan enabled him to return home after initial fears of being stranded in Japan.
Japanese Top League called off
The Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed its decision to cancel the remainder of the Top League season in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Marx, Kwagga, Cronje light up Top League
Malcolm Marx, Kwagga Smith and Lionel Cronje starred for their respective teams in round six of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.
Boks still loving life in Japan
Three World Cup-winning Springboks scored and several others also starred in round five of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.
Duane delivers big time in Japan
Duane Vermeulen and Lappies Labuschagne played starring roles in the Kobuta Spears’ win over Sanix Blues, while other Saffas made telling contributions across round four of the Japanese Top League.
Saffas rise and fall in Japan
There were mixed fortunes for the South Africans in round two of the Japanese Top League this weekend.
