‘Kolbe right up there with the best’
Former All Black Joe Rokocoko believes Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s unique all-round qualities make him one of the best wingers in the world at the moment.
Cheetahs coach: Specman has valuable X-factor
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says Rosko Specman will add ‘spice’ to competition for positions in the back three as he welcomed the signing of the speedster, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Crusaders lose captain for opener
Codie Taylor will lead the Crusaders in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Hurricanes on Sunday in the injury-enforced absence of captain Scott Barrett.
‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ faces ban from English rugby
The Rugby Football Union has announced that it will be conducting a review into the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’, due to the song’s links to slavery.
Hurricanes recall Van Wyk
Wing Kobus van Wyk has been named in the Hurricanes’ match-day squad for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Crusaders on Sunday.
Cane: I can deal with captaincy pressure
Sam Cane has opened up about the responsibility that comes with wearing the All Blacks jersey and captaining his nation.
Resolution as Manjezi set to join Bulls
Sintu Manjezi is expected to join the Vodacom Bulls from 1 July, while from the same time Rosko Specman will link up with the Cheetahs in a deal where the two players will effectively swop franchises. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Montpellier in hot water over Goosen deal
Reports from France suggest that Montpellier could be facing heavy punishment after disguising player salaries to break the Top 14 salary cap.
SA’s PRO14 coaches cautiously excited
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie and his Kings counterpart, Rob Kempson, are cautiously excited about the possibility of the PRO14 resuming on 22 August.
Roux cautious over PRO14 restart for Kings, Cheetahs
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there are ‘many factors to take into consideration’ before knowing how the Cheetahs and Kings would be able to participate in the planned restart of the PRO14.
