Fans expected to return for Rainbow Cup final in Italy

It is expected that up to 1,000 fans could be in attendance for the Rainbow Cup final in Treviso, Italy on 19 June.

Coetzee is a back-row warrior worth Bok consideration

Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP denies big salaries have come back to bite

WPPR chairman Ebrahim Rasool has refuted reports suggesting WP Rugby is being put under administration, while also revealing the franchise is on the verge of securing a ‘global’ equity partner. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

From famine to feast for Springboks

It’s been more than 18 months since the Springboks last played. The world champs now face 14 Test fixtures in the space of five months. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at how this could be managed.

New issue: Faf – The Boks’ giant slayer

In the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, we highlight the key role Faf de Klerk could play for the Springboks in the highly-anticipated British & Irish Lions series.

Sharks coach: Mapimpi’s been amazing

Makazole Mapimpi is expected to return to action for the Sharks in the clash with the Lions on 5 June, and coach Sean Everitt says ‘it’s a pleasure’ to have him back, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Which Bok heavies tamed the Lions most effectively?

In the first part of a new series, we ask you to rate which front rowers from the last two series against the British & Irish Lions were the most valuable to the Bok cause.

PSDT’s return has been superhuman

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s ability to get through back-to-back 80-minute performances after more than a year out of the game aptly demonstrates why he has been referred to as an athlete who is a ‘freak of nature’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Time for Trokkie to hit top gear again

Juarno Augustus has arrived at a crucial career crossroads as he heads to the Northampton Saints, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Duhan selection is the one mini masterstroke by Gatland

Warren Gatland mystified with several notable omissions from the British & Irish Lions squad, but the selection of Duhan van der Merwe was spot on, writes CRAIG LEWIS.