Junior Boks’ first-half blitz stuns Georgia

The Junior Springboks thrashed Georgia U20 in the first of two matches at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday. The U20 world champions raced into a 35-0 half-time lead, and that’s the way it stayed. The Junior Boks sent out a completely different team in the...
Ex-Bok captain still hopes to save Newlands

Ex-Bok captain still hopes to save Newlands

Wynand Claassen has not given up his battle to preserve Newlands Rugby Stadium as a heritage site. The former Springbok captain is preparing a fresh approach to the National Heritage Council in a renewed bid to halt the demolition of the iconic Cape Town ground....

Springbok star heading home?

A double World Cup-winning Springbok could spurn lucrative offers from abroad to return to South Africa. According to Rapport, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is considering continuing his career at the Cheetahs when his contract with Japanese club the Yokohama Canon...

Cheetahs rescued from financial ruin

A consortium of more than 10 Free State businessmen has pulled the Cheetahs back from the brink of financial collapse. According to Rapport, before the group’s intervention, the Free State Rugby Union was battling severe financial strain, with debts running into...

Sharks win tug-of-war for Junior Bok

The Sharks have struck early in the JP Pietersen era, signing a promising Junior Bok who’s already caught Rassie Erasmus’ attention. According to Rapport, Pietersen has secured the services of highly rated Junior Boks hooker Esethu Mnebelele, fighting off strong...

Bulls beat Stormers to speedster’s signature

The Vodacom Bulls have wasted no time in planning for life after Kurt-Lee Arendse. With the Springbok star set to continue his career in Japan later this year, Rapport reveals that Johan Ackermann has moved decisively to secure the services of exciting winger Dylan...