‘Sad’ day if SA rugby leaves southern hemisphere

Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown says SA Rugby’s potential exit from southern-hemisphere competitions would be akin to the loss of an old and treasured friend.

Bok prop linked to Quins

English club Harlequins are reportedly on the hunt to sign Stormers and Springbok prop Wilco Louw.

Jones: It could have got ugly for us

Coach Eddie Jones says there was no mental hangover from the World Cup final despite England slipping to defeat by France in their Six Nations opener.

Kolisi faces several weeks out

Springbok and Stormers captain Siya Kolisi is expected to be unavailable for up to six weeks due to a knee injury.

Duane delivers big time in Japan

Duane Vermeulen and Lappies Labuschagne played starring roles in the Kobuta Spears’ win over Sanix Blues, while other Saffas made telling contributions across round four of the Japanese Top League.

Powell praises Blitzboks’ character

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is proud of his team’s quick turnaround despite losing the Sydney Sevens final 12-10 to Fiji on Sunday.

Zondagh, Bulls part ways

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that Alan Zondagh has stepped down from his position as the union’s director of rugby.

‘Jaco Coetzee is just a freak’

Following the Stormers’ resounding win over the Hurricanes, coach John Dobson hailed the influence of flank Jaco Coetzee, who he believes is going to go far in SA rugby.

Watch: Magic moments from the weekend

After a weekend with a ton of rugby action on the go, look back at some of the sensational pieces of play we saw in Super Rugby, the Six Nations and sevens.

Lions bring back Kriel

Flank Jaco Kriel has confirmed his return to the Lions on a three-year deal from 2020 to 2022.