Sharks power past Pumas

The Sharks staved off a fightback from the Pumas to claim a 42-19 bonus-point win in Nelspruit on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls coach: Van Staden is massive for us

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he has been impressed by the progress of dynamic flank Marco van Staden, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Breakdown needs stricter policing

There is a need to focus on law application that would protect the ‘jackaler’ from potential injury threats at the breakdown, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Head to head: Players who can make an impact

Prior to the start of the local competition, DYLAN JACK and CRAIG LEWIS picked a back and forward they expected to make a big impact.

Watch: ‘Barbarians 12’ night out

A video has emerged showing one of the occasions Barbarians players breached the Covid-19 code of conduct on a night out, leading to the cancellation of a clash with England.

Kolisi concerned over injury

Stormers and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his initial fear was that he may have torn his hamstring in Friday’s clash with the Pumas.

Watch: Aussies, Kiwis respect Boks’ withdrawal from Rugby Champs

Hear the thoughts of former Wallabies Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles, as well as Kiwis James Parsons and Bryn Hall, regarding the Springboks’ decision to not participate in this year’s Rugby Championship.

Column: Gradually, fans should be allowed to return

The inability for small crowd attendances to be allowed for the rebooted local rugby competition does undeniably stand in contrast to some of South Africa’s other daily allowances, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Value added to Steyn’s role for Cheetahs

Frans Steyn’s value to the Cheetahs will only be heightened following the unfortunate injury to captain Ruan Pienaar, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Innovative ideas needed to get Boks match ready

It would be no surprise to see some creative thinking come into play from the Springboks’ upper hierarchy to ensure the team is prepared for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.