Coetzee hails Ackers’ open-door policy

Marcell Coetzee says Johan Ackermann’s approachable style has already made a big impression at the Vodacom Bulls. The former Lions and Gloucester mentor took charge after Jake White’s departure, and Coetzee believes his honesty and accessibility are giving players the...

SA bruiser to captain Sale Sharks

A South African forward will lead the Sale Sharks this season. Ernst van Rhyn – who penned a new three-year deal with the club earlier this month – has been entrusted with the armband as Sale prepare to launch their Premiership campaign against Gloucester on Thursday....

Crafting heritage on a century-old camera

The way we capture moments may have changed, but the way we make them hasn’t. Friends, fire, good sport and good beer will always get the squad together. Wednesday sees the launch of Castle Lager’s “Heritage of Craft” mini documentary; celebrating the craft of...

Krappie: Bok coaches make you believe

Morne van den Berg says the Springbok setup has given him the confidence to “be myself” on the rugby field. The Lions scrumhalf has been named on the bench for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Durban on Saturday. It will be just his fourth Test cap...
Wallabies rocked by another injury blow

Wallabies rocked by another injury blow

The Wallabies have suffered another backline setback with a key player ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Fullback Andrew Kellaway has picked up a calf strain that will sideline him for up to three weeks. The injury means coach Joe...