Bok showdown off the table for Dupont

France captain Antoine Dupont will not be risked to take on the Springboks in Paris in November. The superstar scrumhalf has taken his first steps towards a long-awaited return to rugby and there was a glimmer of hope that he may be fast-tracked to join Les Bleus. But...

R360 rebels can’t play for Boks

Eight leading rugby nations have warned players and support staff against joining the rebel R360 competition. R360 has backing from private investors and former England centre and 2003 World Cup winner Mike Tindall is the public face of the project, which is shrouded...
Saffa to leave Sale Sharks

Saffa to leave Sale Sharks

A South African stalwart is set to call time on his stay at the Sale Sharks at the end of the current season to pursue a new opportunity abroad. The English Premiership club confirmed that Rob du Preez, who has been a central figure in their backline since 2018, will...
Sharks call in Bok reinforcements

Sharks call in Bok reinforcements

Two Springboks have arrived in Dublin ahead of the Sharks’ Vodacom URC match against defending champions Leinster on Saturday. Coach John Plumtree’s side is winless after an opening-round defeat to Glasgow and a draw with the lowly Dragons. It won’t get any easier for...

Pick your Bok MVP of Rugby Championship

Who was the standout performer in the Springboks’ successful Rugby Championship title defence? Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shone in the No 10 jersey, with his 37-point haul against Argentina in Durban the highlight of his campaign. Damian Willemse dominated in the Boks’...