Saffas Abroad: Bordeaux bruisers bully Montauban

Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s Bordeaux Begles and Arno Botha’s Lyon earned convincing wins as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14. Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward started in midfield for Stade Francais in a 44-7 defeat to Montpellier at the GGL...

Rassie embraces England’s ‘Pom Squad’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed England’s willingness to borrow from South Africa’s most famous tactical weapon. Speaking to The Observer, Erasmus made it clear that England’s emerging version of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad is not something he views...

Super Rugby reins in TMO, trials five laws

Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages. Reducing breaks in play and increasing ball-in-play time have been identified as key priorities as Super Rugby enters its 30th year,...

Andre the Giant: It was like a Test match

Andre Esterhuizen says the Sharks’ hard-fought 36-24 Vodacom URC derby victory over the Stormers felt “like Test rugby”. The Springbok hybrid produced yet another powerhouse performance that earned him the Man of the Match award at Kings Park. The Sharks scored three...