Gatland drops Lions captaincy hints

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has hinted English lock Maro Itoje is in the running to captain the side during next year’s tour to South Africa.

Boks in plans for eight-team festival

Reports from the UK suggest that the Springboks and Japan are in the plans for an eight-team Festival of Rugby with the Six Nations.

Speedster Specman to become a Cheetah

Dynamic wing Rosko Specman has accepted an offer to join the Cheetahs from the Vodacom Bulls, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Stormers support Neighbourhood Old Age Homes

A look at how members of the Stormers squad assisted with a delivery of 1350 kg of food to old age homes earlier this week, as part of their involvement in Pick n Pay’s #feedthenation initiative.

Kaplan: Bryce Lawrence ‘froze’ in 2011 quarter-final

Former South African referee Jonathan Kaplan says New Zealand ref Bryce Lawrence froze during the 2011 quarter-final between the Springboks and Wallabies.

Monnas announce centenary rugby festival

Krugersdorp-based high school Monument have announced that they will be hosting a world rugby festival as part of their centenary celebrations in 2021.

Watch: Sharks prep for return to training

Check out how the Sharks and management staff have been preparing Kings Park and their training base ahead of a return to restricted, non-contact training and gym sessions from Monday, 8 June.

Schreuder to exit Shark Tank

Former captain Louis Schreuder and the Sharks have come to an agreement that he will be released from his contract.

How Rassie’s words helped Notshe

A change in mindset has helped Sikhumbuzo Notshe begin to realise his immense potential, writes MIKE GREENAWAY in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Watch: Eddie pokes fun at NZ rugby

Have a look at this entertaining clip as Eddie Jones teases former All Black Mils Muliaina about New Zealand teams’ tendency to utilise Pacific Island players.