Springbok star heading home?

A double World Cup-winning Springbok could spurn lucrative offers from abroad to return to South Africa. According to Rapport, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is considering continuing his career at the Cheetahs when his contract with Japanese club the Yokohama Canon...

Cheetahs rescued from financial ruin

A consortium of more than 10 Free State businessmen has pulled the Cheetahs back from the brink of financial collapse. According to Rapport, before the group’s intervention, the Free State Rugby Union was battling severe financial strain, with debts running into...

Sharks win tug-of-war for Junior Bok

The Sharks have struck early in the JP Pietersen era, signing a promising Junior Bok who’s already caught Rassie Erasmus’ attention. According to Rapport, Pietersen has secured the services of highly rated Junior Boks hooker Esethu Mnebelele, fighting off strong...

Bulls beat Stormers to speedster’s signature

The Vodacom Bulls have wasted no time in planning for life after Kurt-Lee Arendse. With the Springbok star set to continue his career in Japan later this year, Rapport reveals that Johan Ackermann has moved decisively to secure the services of exciting winger Dylan...

Genge: England believed the hype too much

England prop Ellis Genge says Saturday’s crushing 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham had exposed “scar tissue”. Steve Borthwick’s men started the tournament with a 48-7 rout of Wales. But hopes of a Grand Slam were dashed by last week’s 31-20 loss to Scotland at...