Kings conclude R45-million buyout deal

The Kings have become South Africa’s first privately owned rugby franchise.

De Jager to lead Bulls into battle

Lood de Jager will captain the Vodacom Bulls in this year’s Super Rugby tournament.

Pro14 preview (Round 13)

The Kings and Cheetahs will be looking for a successful resumption of the Pro14 after a short break during December, writes DYLAN JACK.

Meyer to lead Cheetahs against Zebre

Tian Meyer will captain the Cheetahs in one of seven changes to the starting XV to face Zebre in Parma on Sunday.

Pretorius to bench for Kings

Sarel Pretorius is in line to make his debut for the Kings after being named on the bench for their clash against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Du Preez’s Sale stint over for now

Jean-Luc du Preez will head back to Durban after picking up an injury while in action for the Sale Sharks, but remains in high demand. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Five predictions for 2019

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to a big rugby year and what could be in store for supporters.

Bok report card: Rising from the ashes

JON CARDINELLI rates Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks in terms of results, player development, game plan execution and transformation.

Maxwane in Cheetahs touring squad

Cheetahs wing Rabz Maxwane has recovered from injury to take his place in the 25-man squad for their match against Zebre on Saturday.

Reinach ‘itching’ for Test rugby

Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has reiterated his desire to keep fighting to earn a Bok recall ahead of this year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.