Ackers factor adds spice to Jukskei derby

There’s an extra layer of intrigue to Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash between the Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld, and it comes in the form of Johan Ackermann. The Bulls coach knows Ellis Park intimately, having orchestrated one of South African rugby’s great...

‘I’ve never seen a scrum like that’

Former Ireland loose forward Alan Quinlan says the Springboks “went for blood” in Dublin. The Boks won six scrum penalties – including one that led to a penalty try – as they triumphed at the Aviva Stadium for the first time since 2012. Ireland received five yellow...

Alleged dodgy coach nabbed for contracts scam

A part-time academy coach in Pretoria has been accused of running an elaborate scam that allegedly conned the parents of more than 20 young rugby players out of an estimated R150,000. News24 reports that Ivan Kruger – a specialist coach who worked on a part-time basis...

Matthee: Stormers ready for Thomond Park fire

Flyhalf Jurie Matthee says the Stormers are embracing the scale of Saturday’s showdown against Munster. He says the unbeaten Capetonians see the Limerick cauldron as another opportunity to underline their growing authority in this season’s Vodacom URC. The Stormers...

Boks’ biggest critic hails ‘genius’ Rassie

Australian pundit Matt Williams has praised Rassie Erasmus for a bold tactical move that helped the Springboks overpower Ireland in Dublin. A long-time critic of the Boks’ forward-heavy approach and famous Bomb Squad, Williams admitted Erasmus got it spot-on as the...