Debutant leads youthful Bulls in Currie Cup opener

Tuks captain Sango Xamlashe will lead the Blue Bulls in what will be his Currie Cup debut when they face Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Cash gives the Lions Horn for the Currie Cup

The Lions will commence their Currie Cup campaign under the leadership of captain Francke Horn when they take on the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening.

Curwin rested, Phepsi leads Sharks into Currie Cup

Though Curwin Bosch has been given the week off, new Sharks captain Phepsi Buthelezi will lead a familiar-looking side in their Currie Cup opener against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon.

Rainbow Cup SA awards: Best backline player of the tournament

Following the conclusion of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend, we ask our readers to select their backline player of the tournament.

SA U20 squad: Player-by-player breakdown (backs)

In the second part of the series, DYLAN JACK breaks down the 14 backs in the South Africa U20 squad to face Argentina, Georgia and Uruguay in the upcoming international series.

Lions flank named readers’ favourite young player

Lions loose forward MJ Pelser edged a close race with Bulls flank Elrigh Louw to be named as the readers’ Rainbow Cup SA Young Player of the Tournament.

Watch: ‘This is how we sevens’

Check out World Rugby’s newly launched sevens campaign – ‘This Is How We Sevens’ – as excitement builds towards the Tokyo Olympic Games, which kicks off in under 50 days.

Watch: Liverpool manager wishes Kolisi happy birthday

Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi both took to social media to wish each other a happy birthday this week.

Mallett: Rassie empowers his players through knowledge

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has heaped praise on Rassie Erasmus for his attention to detail, emotional intelligence and contributions to rugby in South Africa.

Watch: How to beat the Springboks 

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster analyses the Springboks’ most recent Test matches and provides insight into how the British & Irish Lions could beat the world champions during the upcoming Test series.