Matika to stay in EPRU position

Eastern Province Rugby Union deputy president Bantwini Matika will remain in his position at the union despite his controversial comments about Nick Mallett.

Cronjé to captain youthful Lions

Ross Cronjé will lead a young Lions team that include two debutants in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Van der Merwe to debut for Province

Edwill van der Merwe will make his first start for Western Province in their opening Currie Cup match against the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

Van Straaten bolsters Kings coaching staff

Former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten has left the Sharks to join the Kings’ backroom staff as a defence and kicking coach.

‘Small refused to be put in a box’

Former Springbok Garry Pagel says the late James Small’s greatest characteristic was that he always stayed true to himself.

Memories of Small: A legacy left behind

The SA Rugby magazine team reflect on their favourite memories of late Bok great James Small, who passed away on Wednesday.

Small was the ‘best bad boy’ to have

Former World Cup-winning Springbok Mark Andrews says the late James Small was a ‘great asset for the game’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

In pictures: A tribute to Small

A look back at some of the most memorable images of late Bok winger James Small, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday. Here we pick 14 of the best pictures of the former Bok No 14.

‘Small died too young’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says James Small ‘will always have a special place in the hearts and minds of the South African public’ after the death of the Bok legend.

Tributes pour in for James Small

James Small, one of the heroes of the 1995 World Cup, has passed away at just 50 and tributes are flooding in.