Tackle on Kolisi an ‘act of cowardly thuggery’

New Zealand-based writer Mark Reason has suggested that some of the Hurricanes’ tackling in the opening game against the Stormers was ‘grotesque’.

Stormers more settled than Lions

The Stormers’ ability to execute effectively will ultimately determine if they are able to run up a big win against the Lions at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes former Springbok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Watch: Varsity Cup highlights (Round 2)

Check out the best tries, steps and fan moments from the second round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Imbokodo to battle for core Sevens status

The Imbokodo will return to action at home after World Rugby announced that Stellenbosch would host the Sevens Challenger Series next month.

Bok flank back for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have received a welcome boost with Marco van Staden having been cleared to return to training after recovering from a concussion.

Mbonambi out for the season

The Stormers have been hit by a massive blow as hooker Bongi Mbonambi is unlikely to be involved in the rest of their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.

Sharks picking ‘purely on merit’

Coach Sean Everitt says any player picked for the Sharks is only done through merit-based selection, and not with transformation numbers in mind.

Gatland: Element of negativity during Lions tour to NZ

Warren Gatland says some of the negativity from the New Zealand media caught him by surprise on the British & Irish Lions tour in 2017.

‘Money may talk in SA Rugby link to the north’

Respected New Zealand-based writer and regular SA Rugby magazine contributor Marc Hinton writes that it would make ‘all sorts of sense’ for South Africa to explore a move north.

‘Scotland door is still open for Russell’

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says flyhalf Finn Russell can return if he adheres to the new standards of behaviour in the squad.