Brilliant Benetton bash Bulls to claim Rainbow Cup

Benetton gave the Bulls a rude awakening to the realities of playing in the north with an excellent performance in a 35-8 victory in the Rainbow Cup final in Treviso on Saturday.

Shimlas centre Bolton signs for Connacht

Shimlas and Cheetahs U21 centre Shayne Bolton, who is Irish-qualified, has signed for Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Watch: Cassiem bids Scarlets unique farewell

Springbok loose forward and Scarlets fan-favourite Uzair Cassiem shared a dance with his wife on the Parc y Scarlets pitch as he bid the club farewell after three years in Wales.

Lancaster eager to welcome SA teams to Europe

Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.

Top Saffa quits Montpellier for Edinburgh

Henry Immelman will leave Montpellier at the end of the European season to join Scottish side Edinburgh.

Coetzee’s heartfelt goodbye message to Ulster

Bulls-bound loose forward Marcell Coetzee says he’ll reflect on his time at Ulster in Ireland with utmost gratitude for the opportunities the club gave him and the memories he shared with the fans.

Rainbow Cup to trial new law variations

World Rugby has approved the introduction of three new innovative law variations for use in the upcoming PRO Rugby Rainbow Cup featuring teams from South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.

Coetzee, Ulster mutually agree to early release

Vodacom Bulls-bound Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee has been granted permission for an early release from his Ulster contract.

Meyer: Super Rugby remains king

Former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls boss Heyneke Meyer has admitted he will remain a staunch advocate for Super Rugby despite South Africa’s breakaway from the competition to join an extended PRO16 in Europe.

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.