Jano Vermaak’s Perfect XV

The former Springbok, Bulls, Lions and Stormers scrumhalf names a team of the best he played alongside and against.

North injury paves way for Duhan’s Lions debut

The untimely and unfortunate knee injury to George North could result in a British & Irish Lions berth for South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe.

Five players that rocked in Varsity Cup

Here are the top-five standout players from the fifth round of the 2021 Varsity Cup campaign in Pretoria.

Three Lions contenders’ hopes dashed

Three prospective British & Irish Lions squad members could potentially miss their tour of South Africa after suffering untimely injuries in recent weeks.

North confirms ‘heartbreaking’ Lions tour absence

Wales back George North has confirmed that he has ruptured his knee ligament and will miss the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

South claim bragging rights on Noord-Suid Day 1

Oakdale claimed a 46-21 victory over hosts Affies, while there were wins for Stellenberg, Paarl Gimnasium and EG Jansen on day one of the Noord-Suid tournament on Tuesday.

Watch: Kriel goes full CR7 after excellent try

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel emulated footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous celebration after scoring a try in the Top League finals series.

Eddie embroiled in media storm for giving Barrett ‘golden advice’

Eddie Jones has come under fire after All Blacks star Beauden Barrett revealed the extent of the England coach’s role at Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath.

NZ Rugby lambasts players’ ‘untenable’ demands

The ongoing stand-off between New Zealand Rugby and the Players’ Association has taken a turn for the worse, with the governing body now accusing players of demanding ‘untenable’ payments at the expense of the community game.

Barrett: I wasn’t the best out-and-out 15

Beauden Barrett says he wants to be considered as a ‘specialist 10’ for the All Blacks after starring in the role for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.