Erasmus won’t be judged on RWC

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks’ performance at the upcoming World Cup in Japan will not determine Rassie Erasmus’ future.

Best leads strong Ireland

Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.

Boshoff’s career hangs in the balance

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff suffered a career-threatening injury in training at Loftus last week.

Duncan to see out Warriors contract

Rory Duncan is reportedly expected to finish his final year at Worcester Warriors despite links to the Kings head coaching job.

‘Pretorius deserves WP chance’

Western Province coach John Dobson says they’ve had to be brave in handing a debut to Rikus Pretorius against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s penalty at ’99 RWC

Relive Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s clutch penalty in the last minute of the 1999 World Cup semi-final against the Wallabies to send the game into extra time.

Boks return boosts Sharks

Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit have both been named in the Sharks starting lineup for their match against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Georgia’s World Cup bootcamp

Georgia have travelled to an army base for a bootcamp as part of their preparations ahead of the World Cup in Japan.

Superbru: Cheetahs or Province?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s final round of Currie Cup fixtures.

North try sparks World Rugby law change

World Rugby has announced a change in the law regarding replacements following George North’s try in Wales’ win against England last Saturday.