Akker: I will never stop giving everything

Akker van der Merwe says he understands the reasoning behind his omission from the Springboks’ end-of-year tour squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

Habana backs Ioane to set new record

Bryan Habana expects Rieko Ioane to break the record of most tries scored in a single World Cup tournament.

Blitzboks receive Geduld boost

Justin Geduld has been named in an unchanged Blitzboks squad ahead of the Cape Town Sevens tournament this weekend.

‘I just want to express myself’

Akker van der Merwe says he is happy to keep rotating at the Sharks, but does not want to be typecast as a super-sub. DYLAN JACK reports.

Rasivhenge to focus on fifteens reffing

Rasta Rasivhenge is set to turn his full attention to fifteens officiating and will make his last appearance as a sevens referee at this weekend’s tournament in Cape Town.

Preview: Cape Town Sevens

The Blitzboks will have more than one point to prove in the Cape Town Sevens tournament this weekend, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Zondagh set for part-time Bulls role

Alan Zondagh will not be appointed as a full-time director of rugby and is instead set to help the union out on a part-time basis.

‘Naka’s been through hell and back’

Tinus Drotské has described the ‘chaos’ that ensued prior to his brother Naka being shot during a home invasion last Thursday night.

Pacific Islands team bid rejected

A bid to set up a Super Rugby team from the Pacific Islands has been turned down.

Le Roux to head Wasps exodus

Willie le Roux is one of three high profile players who are expected to leave Wasps at the end of the English Premiership season.