Bloem minnows favourites for Varsity Cup?

With the first three rounds of the Varsity Cup out of the way, should unbeaten CUT be considered as fresh challengers for the 2021 title?

Lions coaches: What they had to say

The new British & Irish Lions coaching staff share their thoughts on the opportunity to get involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa and facing the Springboks.

Lions coaching team profiles

Following Warren Gatland’s completion of his British & Irish Lions assistant coaching lineup, check out these profiles illustrating their coaching credentials.

Watch: Cheetahs welcome former Bok

Check out the Cheetahs’ cool introduction video of new recruit Jacques Potgieter, who previously played for the Springboks, Vodacom Bulls, Waratahs and Kings.

Watch: Classic celebration from CPUT centre

Check out this comical celebration from CPUT centre Lunathi Nxele, who applauded his own try from the stands after scoring.

Hurricanes dealt Savea blow

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has been ruled out for at least eight weeks due to a serious medial-collateral-ligament knee injury he suffered against the Crusaders last week.

Wrap: CPUT hold off Fort Hare; WSU, UKZN win big

CPUT claimed a hard-fought opening-round Varsity Shield win over UFH at Loftus Versfeld, while UKZN routed Rhodes and WSU ripped up the record book against DUT.

SA Rugby: Rainbow Cup not cancelled

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has reassured fans that they are exploring every possible avenue to ensure that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup happens.

Watch: Kriel cracks on the pace for 50m try

There were plenty of South African try-scorers from this past weekend of Japanese Top League action, with Jesse Kriel continuing to show encouraging form.

Watch: WSU perform opening haka

WSU announced their return to action in the Varsity Shield with a haka before their opening match against the DUT Rhinos on Monday.