Duncan turns down Kings for Japan move
Former Cheetahs head coach Rory Duncan has turned down an approach from the Kings in favour of a move to Japan with the Red Hurricanes.
Marx among Saffas stranded in Qatar
Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx is among a full flight of South Africans whose repatriation flight from Doha was cancelled at the last minute.
De Allende savouring RWC victory during lockdown
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says the free time during the Covid-19 lockdown has allowed him to appreciate the team’s 2019 World Cup win.
Britz: Covid-19 regulations in Japan not so bad
Shining Arcs flank Willie Britz says a moderate Covid-19 lockdown in Japan has made coping with the cancellation of the Top League season easier. DYLAN JACK reports.
Read uncertain over playing future
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read doubts he will return to Japan this year, but will wait and see over fulfilling the final year of his contract in 2021.
Top League suspended after drug scandal
The Japanese Top League has announced that all fixtures scheduled for March will be suspended after a Red Dolphins player was arrested for alleged illegal drug use.
Marx, Smith continue to perform in Japan
Springboks Malcolm Marx and Kwagga Smith both continued their excellent form in the third round of the Japanese Top League this weekend.
Watch: Le Roux scores intercept try, provides assist
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux scored an intercept try and provided an assist with a cross-field kick while playing for Toyota Verblitz in the Japanese Top League.
Watch: Snyman scores from kick-off in Top League
Springbok lock RG Snyman scored a try for Honda Heat from a kick-off during their Top League loss to the Kubota Spears on Sunday.
Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller
Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.
