Player analysis: South Africa’s fullbacks

According to Advanced Rugby stats, we take a closer look at how the local fullbacks have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby.

Drama as UJ awarded Varsity Cup win on review

There was plenty of drama in the sixth round of Varsity Cup on Monday as UJ were awarded their first win of the season against Shimlas on a review.

Super Rugby referees (Round 7)

South African referee AJ Jacobs will take charge of the highly anticipated coastal derby between the Sharks and Stormers in Durban on Saturday.

Crucial fortnight for SA teams

South Africa’s coastal teams will be jousting for top spot while the Gauteng sides enter a do-or-die phase Down Under, writes JON CARDINELLI.

NZ introduce second-tier national team

New Zealand Rugby has announced that the newly formed All Blacks XV team will assemble this year and undertake a mini tour of northern-hemisphere venues.

Maties survive UCT scare to go top

Defending champions Maties held on against a brave UCT performance to claim an 8-7 victory in a Cape derby match in Stellenbosch on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Varsity Cup’s The Tour (Episode 5)

Springbok and Cheetahs flank Oupa Mohoje featured as Varsity Cup’s The Tour visited Bloemfontein to look at the derby between CUT and Shimlas.

Marler cited for act ‘against spirit of sportsmanship’

England’s Joe Marler has been cited after making bizarre contact with the groin area of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones in this past weekend’s Six Nations clash.

Potential Six Nations title decider postponed

Tournament organisers have confirmed the crucial Six Nations Test between France and Ireland has been postponed due to the continuing threat of Covid-19.

Boks’ trophy tour to reach Eastern Cape

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will lead a delegation of World Cup winners to Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday and Thursday as the second installment of trophy visits across South Africa kicks off this week.