Giliomee starts for Junior Boks

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has made a number of rotational and injury-enforced changes for Tuesday’s U20 International Series clash against Fiji. The match at Wynberg Boys’ High in Cape Town kicks off at 3pm and will be preceded by the encounter between Chile and...
Rassie picks up special paw-trait

Rassie picks up special paw-trait

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus recently visited a Durbanville artist’s home studio to collect a portrait of his beloved dog, Kwedini. Local artist Craig Stuart said the idea for the painting came after a brief meeting with Erasmus earlier this year. Stuart introduced...

SA rebel league scraps trials

The Mzansi Rugby League has cancelled its trials following Saru’s threat to expel players from all Saru leagues and competitions. The first of the MRL trials had been scheduled to take place at Northwood Crusaders Sports Club in Durban North on 5 July, with players...
King Kolbe’s return delights Dobbo

King Kolbe’s return delights Dobbo

John Dobson says Cheslin Kolbe’s sensational return to the Stormers is about far more than just what he can do on the field. The Stormers director of rugby believes the double World Cup winner’s homecoming will inspire an entire generation of players and supporters in...
Six SA coaches gunning for URC glory

Six SA coaches gunning for URC glory

Six of the eight Vodacom URC quarter-finalists are coached by influential South Africans, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Three South African clubs with local coaches – the Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions – qualified for the playoffs, while another three overseas clubs are...

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe fires Sungoliath into semis

Cheslin Kolbe was the star of the show as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. Investec Champions Cup Tighthead prop Carlü Sadie started for Bordeaux Bègles as they  went back-to-back in the Champions Cup with a 41-19 win against Jacques...

Naas lands new gig in USA

Naas Botha has embarked on a new rugby chapter in the United States. The former Springbok flyhalf has been appointed director of rugby at the Kansas City Blues. The club confirmed the appointment on social media, hailing Botha as one of South Africa’s most respected...

How Stormers can host all-SA URC final

The possibility of an all-South African Vodacom URC final in Cape Town remains alive. John Dobson’s side finished third on the log and will host Cardiff in a quarter-final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, while the fourth-placed Vodacom Bulls welcome Munster to...

Barnes defends Benhard selection

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has backed Steve Borthwick’s decision to call up South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg. Writing in his UK Sunday Times column, Barnes pointed out that other nations have long benefited from including overseas-born talent...