Brown offered long-term Bok deal

Tony Brown is among the Springbok assistant coaches offered contract extensions until the end of the 2031 World Cup. SA Rugby recently extended Rassie Erasmus’ contract through to the global showpiece in the USA, and CEO Rian Oberholzer confirmed talks with assistant...

Why Venter answered Saracens’ call

Brendan Venter says only Saracens could make him leave the job he loves as a doctor to return full-time to rugby. The former Springbok centre will step back into the director of rugby role at the English Premiership club later this year, ending a carefully balanced...

Bulls rediscover belief, Lions remain an enigma

Back-to-back comeback wins in Europe have reignited the Bulls’ season and sharpened their URC ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Bulls’ two-point victories in Pau and Edinburgh have transformed a campaign that looked lost...

Ex-Junior Boks skipper returning to Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have re-signed one of their former young stars who will add crucial cover to the loose forward and lock positions. According to Rapport, the Pretoria-based side has secured Hanro Liebenberg’s services from English Premiership outfit the Leicester...

Sharks sign Cheetahs prop

The Sharks have further bolstered their front-row resources with the signing of a Cheetahs prop amid a growing long-term injury list. Injuries to Ruan Dreyer (ACL) and Simphiwe Matanzima (back) have forced the Durban-based side to look to Bloemfontein for cover, with...