Venter Jnr helps Maties stampede UWC

Andre-Hugo Venter scored four tries as Maties bounced back with a 43-21 victory over a heavily rotated UWC in the Varsity Cup on Thursday.

Juba scores brace as Sharks knock out Brumbies

Fullback Andre Joubert crossed for two tries as the 1996 Sharks powered to a convincing 32-18 victory over the 2001 Brumbies at Kings Park in our interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Beast signs for Roc Nation

Roc Nation Sports, the management agency headed by Jay Z, has announced the signing of former Springbok prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira.

Toks: ‘Strong character’ Wiese in good spirits

Kobus Wiese’s good friend and former teammate Toks van der Linde says the Springbok great is stable and in good spirits after suffering a ‘scary’ heart attack this week, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok great hospitalised after heart attack

Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese is being closely monitored in hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Stormers lock calls it quits

Stormers and Western Province veteran lock Chris van Zyl has officially announced his retirement from rugby in an emotional statement.

Bakkies: We made rugby history

Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is ‘humbled but also proud’ of his legacy after being hailed ‘the greatest player’ by former Toulon coach Bernard Laporte.

Lood could be fit in time for Lions series

Springbok lock Lood de Jager could yet be in contention to front the British & Irish Lions after Sale Sharks coach Alex Sanderson gave a positive update on his injury. 

Column: Rhule’s La Rochelle resurgence is a compelling story

Raymond Rhule was dropped by the Springboks for his defensive frailties and now he plays in the most defensively demanding position on the pitch. ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE chronicles Rhule’s resurgence in France.

Bok prospects looking brighter

A spark in form from players such as Damian de Allende should give rise to cautious optimism as the Springboks build towards the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.