Schmidt takes up high-powered role with World Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been appointed as its new director of rugby and high performance.

Bok veterans start for Cheetahs

Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar have been named in the Cheetahs starting lineup for their Super Rugby Unlocked opener against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Botha still chasing Bok dream

Arno Botha chats to MARIETTE ADAMS about his time at Munster, his move to and role within a new-look Vodacom Bulls team and reveals his Springbok aspirations.

Bok Reflections: Stronger together in Kobe

In the next part of this on-the-ground docuseries, the Boks respond to allegations of racism and – led by Makazole Mapimpi himself – show why they are stronger together.

Opta stats and facts: Cheetahs vs Pumas

All the Opta stats and facts for the Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Cheetahs and Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Rassie’s transformation transparency a good reminder

Rassie Erasmus’ policy of transparency to the ever-sensitive subject of transformation was one of the most compelling reminders to come out of the first episode of the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kitshoff: Boks were ‘broken’ in 2017

Steven Kitshoff says Rassie Erasmus took the Springboks back to the past to help the ‘broken’ team recover from the lows of the 2017 season.

Another Kings player joins Griquas

Alandre van Rooyen has become the latest Kings player to leave the franchise after Griquas officially announced the signing of the hooker.

Boks-Pumas to conclude Rugby Champs

The Springboks have been named to play Argentina on 12 December in a revised Rugby Championship schedule released on Thursday.

Rewind: Reinach’s 11-minute RWC hat-trick

One year ago today, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored the fastest-ever hat-trick in Rugby World Cup history during the 66-7 victory over Canada.