Itoje wins ‘Le Crunch’ for England

Maro Itoje scored a 75th-minute try to see England claim a thrilling 23-20 victory at Twickenham and dent France’s hopes of a Six Nations title.

Wales whack hapless Italy

Wales kept their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive with a 48-7 demolition of Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Off the Radar: Flip van der Merwe

What is former Bok, Vodacom Bulls and Clermont lock Flip van der Merwe up to now? We find out in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Mbonambi to delay decision over future

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will postpone making a decision on his future at the Stormers until after the British & Irish Lions series in July and August.

Powerful Blues pack irked by SA comparison

The Blues have hit back after being labelled a ‘South African pack’ by the Highlanders earlier this week.

‘Willemse has natural ability in abundance’

Stormers coach John Dobson says they are looking forward to helping Damian Willemse ‘reach his considerable potential’ after the utility back signed a three-year contract extension.

Now heavyweight investors eye share of SA Rugby

Following private equity firm CVC’s 14% acquisition of Six Nations Rugby, it is reported they are in talks to acquire a share of SA Rugby.

Boks set for B&I Lions tour in the UK

The Springboks look set to commence a four-Test series against the British & Irish Lions at Murrayfield on Saturday, 17 July.

Vermeulen leads the pack at Brightrock Awards

Springbok stalwart and Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen was named Players’ Player of the Year and Forward of the Year during the fourth annual Brightrock Players Choice Awards on Thursday.

Steyn can still star for Boks

Frans Steyn is playing with the energy and enthusiasm of a youngster. The 33-year-old is surely set for a second shot at the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.