Connacht battle to bonus-point win

Connacht were made to work hard to grab a 24-12 bonus-point victory over a valiant Kings side in Galway on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Saffas shine in Barbarians loss

Wales began the new era under coach Wayne Pivac on a positive note when they beat the Barbarians 43-33 in Cardiff on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Dayimani available for Lions

Hacjivah Dayimani has confirmed that he will return to the Lions in time for the start of their 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign. DYLAN JACK reports.

Etzebeth wants to make history with Toulon

World Cup-winner Eben Etzebeth says he is targeting a Top 14 and Challenge Cup double during his time with Toulon after linking up with the French side this week.

Don’t forget about Ackermann

One of the first orders of business for Rassie Erasmus in his director of rugby capacity should be to lure Johan Ackermann into the Springbok coaching set-up, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Penxe returns for Kings

The inclusion of wing Yaw Penxe is one of three changes to the Kings’ side for their game against Connacht in Galway on Saturday.

Cheetahs coach wields axe

Hawies Fourie has made five changes to the Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Ospreys in Neath.

Watch: Felix Jones chats about Bok role

Irishman Felix Jones joined the Springbok coaching group on the eve of the World Cup. Move through to 26 minutes, 30 seconds to hear his thoughts.

Kempson: Rash statement to generalise SA rugby

Kings coach Robbie Kempson has laughed off some critics’ claims that the Boks’ World Cup win is blighted by an alleged ‘doping culture’ in SA rugby.

Head-to-head: Davids or Nienaber?

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate whether Deon Davids or Jacques Nienaber should succeed Rassie Erasmus as Springbok head coach in 2020.