Bookies back Ireland to defend title

Ireland will successfully defend their Six Nations title, but be pushed close by both England and Wales, according to the bookies.

Cane to miss chunk of Super Rugby

Chiefs flank Sam Cane will miss at least half of the Vodacom Super Rugby season as he continues his recovery from a neck injury sustained last year. 

Maties plan to deal with title pressure

Maties coach Hawies Fourie says they are focused on winning the Varsity Cup title again, rather than defending it, ahead of their opener against Wits in Stellenbosch next Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Bulls suffer Snyman blow

Vodacom Bulls lock RG Snyman has returned from his stint in Japan with an ankle injury that will keep him out for up to eight weeks.

Kok: Blitzboks must start stepping up

Werner Kok says the Blitzboks need to fix their mistakes and do the basics well if they are to bounce back at the Sydney Sevens.

Sponsors intervene in Treu saga

DHL has reportedly given WPRFU officials an ultimatum that they remove Paul Treu from the system or it may pull out as a sponsor.

Bok duo impresses for Saints

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, Top 14, Premiership Cup and Major League Rugby matches involving South African players.

Watch: Bulls coach on pre-season game

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human chats to the media after his side’s 21-17 pre-season win against the Lions.

Watch: Lions coach on pre-season game

Lions coach Swys de Bruin talks to the media after his side’s 21-17 pre-season loss to the Vodacom Bulls.

Watch: Lions tries in pre-season match

Watch the three tries scored by the Lions in their 21-17 pre-season loss against the Vodacom Bulls.