Bok centre on Saints’ radar

Springbok and Bulls centre Jesse Kriel is reportedly one of three players on the recruitment radar of Northampton Saints coach Chris Boyd.

‘Naka’s been through hell and back’

Tinus Drotské has described the ‘chaos’ that ensued prior to his brother Naka being shot during a home invasion last Thursday night.

Cane to make full recovery

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has undergone a successful operation in South Africa after suffering a neck injury against the Boks last Saturday.

Analysis: Player safety at breakdown

CRAIG LEWIS looks at why there needs to be stricter policing enforced for dangerous cleanouts at the ruck.

Bok players’ agent banned

SA Rugby has suspended player agent Eduard Kelder for three years after he was found guilty of financial mismanagement.

‘Northern hemisphere better for SA’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says South African players will be better off playing in the northern hemisphere.

‘Moving north is the way forward’

Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel has highlighted the benefits of South African teams making the move into northern hemisphere competitions.

SuperSport commentator in ICU

Former Lions player Ethienne Reynecke is said to be in a stable, but critical condition due to a blood clot on the brain.

Jack admits to role in McHugh injury

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack says that he may have dislocated referee David McHugh’s shoulder during the infamous incident in 2002 involving Springbok fan Piet van Zyl.

Eddie facing ultimatum

England’s Rugby Football Union has warned Eddie Jones that the team needs to display a reversal in fortunes during the end-of-year Tests.