Bok back returns for Stormers, PSDT absent

There are four changes to the Stormers starting lineup for their Rainbow Cup match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Highlanders humble Reds in Trans-Tasman opener

The Highlanders highlighted an early discrepancy in quality between Trans-Tasman foes as they hammered Australia’s AU champions, the Reds, 40-19 on Friday.

Alexander laments lack of transformation at franchise level

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has addressed the lack of transformation at provincial level after only three unions managed to achieve the set targets last season.

PSDT’s return has been superhuman

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s ability to get through back-to-back 80-minute performances after more than a year out of the game aptly demonstrates why he has been referred to as an athlete who is a ‘freak of nature’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks eagerly await Mapimpi’s return

Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi is heading back to Durban after completing his short-term stint with Japanese Top League side Docomo Red Hurricanes.

NZ Rugby says players want to ‘destroy’ Silver Lake deal

New Zealand Rugby has accused the players association for attempting to ‘destroy’ the Silver Lake deal by publicly sharing a counter-proposal made by a local company.

Junior Bok boss happy with intensity at SA Rugby Academy

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko is pleased with the way the SA Rugby Academy squad stepped up their preparations with a series of chukkas against Western Province in Stellenbosch.

Bok heavyweight returns for Lions

The Lions have been boosted by the return of an experienced Springbok for their clash with the Stormers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Sale’s Saffa contingent in Bok contention

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has revealed six of his South African players – including Lood de Jager – could be called up to the Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.

Blitzboks bring in big guns for preparation tournament

There will be familiar faces among the South African sevens squads assembled by Neil Powell for the second tournament of Rugby Africa’s Solidarity Sevens Camp.