Brits bows out a legend less ordinary

The unorthodox and largely underappreciated Schalk Brits saved the best for last in his international career, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Three Junior Boks in SA U19 team

Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux named three capped players to start for the SA U19s in the first match against Georgia U19 in Tbilisi on Monday.

Fourie pleased with Cheetahs’ character

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie expressed his relief after the team claimed their first win of his tenure against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Powell: Players’ desire made selection easy

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says selecting his squad for the opening leg of the World Sevens Series in Dubai was an easy decision because of the motivation shown by several returning stalwarts.

Injury blow for All Blacks star

The Hurricanes will be without Ardie Savea for the majority of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season due to a serious knee injury that needs corrective surgery.

Sarries owner unwelcome at opponents’ grounds

Saracens owner Nigel Wray didn’t attend his team’s match against Bath at the Rec on Saturday after all English clubs have indicated he is not welcome at their grounds.

Paper Talk: Du Preez on Bok radar

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springbok pack for 2020.

Brits bows out in style

Check out this superb piece of play from legendary hooker Schalk Brits in what was his last-ever competitive match on Saturday when the Barbarians took on Wales.

Negotiations held for SA Schools Rugby Challenge

Six of South Africa’s top rugby schools are currently in negotiations to establish a two-tier competition which would take place from 2021 onward.

Cheetahs hold off Ospreys

The Cheetahs survived a late onslaught to secure an exciting 18-13 victory against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.