European switch ‘heralding a new, exciting era’ for SA
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has called the four South African teams’ official introduction into the PRO16 United Rugby Championship ‘a watershed moment in the country’s rugby history’.
Explainer: How the United Rugby Championship will work
The top clubs from South Africa will combine with the PRO14 teams to form the United Rugby Championship in September 2021.
Bakkies tops UK website’s list of ‘dirty’ players
Legendary Springbok Bakkies Botha has been ranked No 1 on a five-man list of most ill-disciplined players in rugby history.
Twitter tributes flood in for Heymans
Tributes have come in from far and wide after the news that former Free State prop Dougie Heymans had passed away on Monday.
Watch: Sharks sign UWC star ‘Driller’ Mavesere
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Zimbabwe and UWC loose-forward Tinotenda Mavesere, who was voted the standout forward during this year’s Varsity Cup campaign.
Coetzee to captain Bulls in Rainbow Cup final
The Bulls have named a 28-man travelling squad for Saturday’s inaugural PRO14 Rainbow Cup final against Benetton in Treviso.
Davids: Du Preez twins playing to their potential
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says the Du Preez twins, Jean-Luc and Dan, have made a noticeable step up in their play while featuring for England club Sale Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Gatland: We’re going there to win a series
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Warren Gatland’s opening speech to his British & Irish Lions squad, with the experienced head coach revealing it was the hardest squad he’s had to select.
Watch: Bulls veterans demonstrate class again
Bulls veterans Morné Steyn, Cornal Hendricks and Gio Aplon again showed this past weekend that they’ve still got what it takes to keep up with the younger generation in both attack and defence.
Bok watch: Du Preez vs Simmonds in Premiership clash
Dan du Preez faced off against British & Irish Lions No 8 Sam Simmonds as the Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs battled it out in this past weekend’s action.
