Blitzboks aim for solid start

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is fully aware of what it takes to finish top of the podium at the Dubai Sevens and hopes for a good start from his team this season.

Bulls and Sundowns to strengthen partnership

Vodacom Bulls CEO Alfonso Meyer says Mamelodi Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe’s buy-in could lead to an integration between the two fan bases. DYLAN JACK reports.

Roux overhauls SA U19 side

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has made 12 changes to the SA U19 lineup for their second match against Georgia U19 in Tbilisi on Thursday.

Grand stadiums add sparkle to Lions tour

The Lions Test at Cape Town Stadium ushers in new era for rugby in the Mother City, while Durban pays the price for poor attendance, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

‘Bulls needed a capital injection’

Vodacom Bulls CEO Alfonso Meyer says the new private ownership deal will give the franchise a much-needed injection of funds and allow for work on Loftus Versfeld. DYLAN JACK reports.

Historic British & Irish Lions tour schedule unveiled

The British & Irish Lions will face the Boks in Tests at the FNB Stadium, Cape Town Stadium and Ellis Park when they tour South Africa in 2021.

Watch: B&I Lions tour preview

Hear British & Irish Lions greats Sam Warburton, Maro Itoje, Brian O’Driscoll and Sir Ian McGeechan preview what should be an epic tour to South Africa in 2021.

British & Irish Lions to face three Super Rugby sides

In addition to three Tests and two midweek fixtures, the British & Irish Lions will also face Vodacom Super Rugby teams the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers on their eight-game tour to South Africa in 2021.

‘Touring SA is a huge challenge’

Head coach Warren Gatland is ‘absolutely thrilled’ with the itinerary for the British & Irish Lions’ eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021.

‘British & Irish Lions offer a next-level challenge’

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for South African players.