The newly devised United Rugby Championship may bear similarities to the much-maligned Super Rugby conference format, but it’s the incentive of qualifying for European competition that makes it a game changer for South African teams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says the Du Preez twins, Jean-Luc and Dan, have made a noticeable step up in their play while featuring for England club Sale Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jake White says the Bulls cannot wait to test themselves against a different opponent as they head towards the Rainbow Cup North vs South final against Benetton Treviso on 19 June.
Matthieu Jalibert contributed 20 points from the boot to earn Bordeaux Begles a victory over rivals Clermont Auvergne and see them march into the Top14 semi-final.
Chiefs wing Sean Wainui scored five tries as his side delivered a dominant second-half performance to put the Waratahs to the sword in Sydney.
The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is cautiously optimistic that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions series won’t be jeopardised by this past weekend’s fire-pit incident. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
In 2016, Morne Steyn’s recall to the Boks and last performance against the All Blacks were widely ridiculed. The fact his inclusion in the latest Bok squad has been warmly welcomed represents a remarkable comeback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
An enlarged 45-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series is set to be named on Saturday. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a squad to face the tourists.
Jasper Wiese’s progression from unheralded grafter to Springbok contender for the Lions series, all within the space of a year, speaks volumes for his character, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
