Premiership backers to target Test rugby
The English Premiership’s new billionaire investors will reportedly use their deal as a launchpad for a commercial takeover of rugby at international level.
Boks face northern threat at World Cup
The Springboks will head into World Cup clashes against the top European teams as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Experienced prop to join Bulls
Former Sharks prop Wiehahn Herbst is apparently set for a move to the Vodacom Bulls ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Watch: Kolisi’s transformation comments
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he doesn’t believe former president Nelson Mandela would have supported the quota system and that transformation should start in the townships.
De Jongh stars in Wasps win
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14 and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.
Currie Cup needs internship programme
American rugby coach PHIL TERRIGNO, who completed a coaching and management apprenticeship with Griquas last year, says Currie Cup teams would benefit from an internship programme.
Highlights: Zebre vs Cheetahs
Highlights of the Cheetahs’ 27-12 win against Zebre in Parma.
Highlights: Edinburgh vs Kings
Highlights of Edinburgh’s 38-0 win against the Kings at Murrayfield.
Barrett endorses Plumtree’s credentials
Beauden Barrett believes former Sharks coach John Plumtree has the potential to replace Steve Hansen at the helm of the All Blacks after this year.
Bok centre on Saints’ radar
Springbok and Bulls centre Jesse Kriel is reportedly one of three players on the recruitment radar of Northampton Saints coach Chris Boyd.
