Springboks get new sponsor

Blue Label Telecoms will be the Springboks' jersey sponsor for the Test series against Ireland.

Louw ‘grateful’ for Bok inclusion

Francois Louw says plying his trade overseas has made him a better player, but turning out for the Springboks will always be the ‘ultimate’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Breakdown key to success’

Adriaan Strauss says the Springboks will need to lift their breakdown performance if they are to realise their twin objectives in the series against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA Rugby takes Absa to court

SA Rugby says former Springbok jersey sponsor Absa is still liable for a certain amount of sponsorship money.

Pumas outlast Golden Lions

The Pumas beat the Golden Lions XV 35-24 in Nelspruit, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Blue Bulls, Griquas and Western Province on Saturday.

Proudfoot impressed by Strauss

Matt Proudfoot has hailed the influence of Adriaan Strauss during the team’s first week of preparation for the series against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.

Springboks lose Serfontein

In-form centre Jan Serfontein has been ruled out for four months after fracturing his wrist, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stelllenbosch.

Van der Merwe off to France

The Bulls have confirmed that prop Marcel van der Merwe will join Top 14 club Toulon after the 2016 Super Rugby tournament.