Bulls acquire Lions pivot on loan

The Vodacom Bulls have strengthened their flyhalf stocks ahead of the second phase of the URC and the beginning of the Investec Champions Cup. The Pretoria-based side has secured the services of Kade Wolhuter on a loan deal from the Lions, keeping him at Loftus...

Saffas Abroad: Top 14 back with a bang

Arno Botha’s Lyon and Jeremy Ward’s Stade Francais earned convincing wins on their domestic return as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14. Prop Carlu Sadie and centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg started for Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Begles...

Springboks tighten grip at top of world rankings

The Springboks have strengthened their position as the world’s No 1 side. Following Saturday’s brutal 24-13 takedown of Ireland in Dublin, the Boks gained 0.88 points to move to 93.94, widening the gap over the second-placed All Blacks, who remain on 90.33 despite...

Mallett: Boks wanted to hurt Ireland

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says South Africa’s demolition job at scrum time was the defining force behind their 24-13 win over Ireland in Dublin. The outspoken pundit described the Bok pack’s performance as both ruthless and deeply personal. Speaking on the...