‘Boogieman’ to haunt Bulls midfield

The Sharks are excited by the attacking weapon they have in Jurenzo Julius. The ‘Boogieman’ was impressive in a losing cause against the Lions last week from inside centre – a position usually reserved for Sharks captain and Springbok André Esterhuizen. Julius...

Bok wing joins third-tier French club

A Springbok wing has signed with French third-division side Narbonne until the end of the season. The club confirmed the move this week, describing Aphiwe Dyantyi as a “powerful and hard-running” back capable of playing at centre or on the wing. Dyantyi, who burst...

Superbru: Stormers cage Lions, Bulls spear Sharks

The Stormers and Bulls will emerge triumphant on the Highveld this Saturday, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Cardiff vs Leinster (Friday, 9pm) Simon Borchardt: Leinster by 12 Juandre Joubert: Leinster by 8 Morne Esben: Leinster by 8 Dylan Johnson: Leinster by...

Fassi faces lengthy spell out

The Sharks will likely have to make their push for a top-eight finish in the Vodacom URC without Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi. Coach JP Pietersen confirmed on Thursday that the 28-year-old faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury...

Irish ace ruled out of Six Nations

Ireland were dealt a blow on Thursday when one of their star players was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to injury. Livewire wing James Lowe will play no further part owing to the groin injury he suffered early on in last weekend’s 42-21 thrashing of...