The France winger who’s faster than Cheslin

The French believe they have unearthed a winger even quicker than Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe. Rising French star Gaël Dréan’s explosive pace has left the Toulon coaches and performance staff stunned. The Stormers got a good look at him this past weekend in the...

Leyds: Blitzboks have target on their backs

The Blitzboks are fully aware that teams are looking to unseat them from the top of the sevens totem pole. The regular-season SVNS winners are preparing for the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong from 17-19 April, which will be followed by...

Umaga points to Boks in eligibility debate

The success of the Springboks has reignited debate in New Zealand about whether the All Blacks should follow a similar selection model. All Blacks defence coach and former captain Tana Umaga believes the time may have come for NZ Rugby to reconsider its long-standing...

Another Bok leaves Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will lose one of their most experienced forwards at the end of the season. The club confirmed on Thursday that Springbok lock Ruan Nortjé will depart for Japan. The 27-year-old brings the curtain down on a near decade-long association with the...

SA stars set for Bath-Saints showdown

Several South Africans will feature in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final between Bath and the Northampton Saints at The Rec on Friday night. Veteran lock Quinn Roux starts for Bath, while JJ van der Mescht is in Northampton’s engine room. On the bench, Bath...