Cheetahs coach: Rainbow cup snub a ‘heavy blow’

Coach Hawies Fourie admits the Cheetahs are disappointed but have made peace with the fact they will not be taking part in the new Rainbow Cup in 2021.

Coetzee: Longing for home caught up with us

Marcell Coetzee says the decision to move back to South Africa from Ulster was largely driven by a desire to return ‘home’.

Cheetahs surge past Pumas

The Cheetahs overturned a 10-point deficit in the second half to claim a 35-31 win over the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday night.

WP coach: All players want to stay

Western Province and Stormers coach John Dobson says there is unanimous buy-in from ‘all players’ who have indicated a desire to remain with the union and franchise. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Banned Dyantyi a special talent lost

Without making an ill-informed judgement on guilt or intent, Aphiwe Dyantyi’s four-year ban is a cautionary outcome for one of the most prodigiously talented backline players, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gallery: ‘Unique’ Bok jersey for B&I Lions

Have a look at the images that have been made available so far following Friday’s unveiling of the Springboks’ jersey for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

American investors look to Sharks

American consortium MVM Holdings could look to close an investment with the Sharks as a viable alternative if sluggish talks with WP Rugby continue to stall. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Watch: Controversial moments of officiating

Look back at these two moments in the Autumn Nations Cup final, which infuriated French supporters. What did you think of the refereeing in this game?

Cheika won’t rule out Wallabies return

Michael Cheika has revealed he would be open to taking the Wallabies to another World Cup campaign in future.

Ledesma comes to defence of under-fire trio

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Pablo Matera, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino are ‘fine men’ despite being implicated in a controversy around past tweets of a racist and xenophobic nature.