Big four to play SA Cup?

SA Rugby is considering a shake-up that could see the country’s URC unions compete in this year’s SA Cup. According to Rapport, SA Rugby head of high performance Dave Wessels is driving the proposal that would see the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Western Province compete...

Heyneke lures journeyman out of retirement

Heyneke Meyer’s project to see the SWD Eagles rise from the ashes is taking shape with another key signing. According to Rapport, the former Bok coach has successfully lured experienced flyhalf Fred Zeilinga out of retirement, with the 33-year-old set to play an...

Project 2029 fuels Stormers’ star chase

Damian Willemse’s words captured the Stormers’ long game as they chase European relevance and a first Investec Champions Cup star, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Willemse’s comment that “the grass isn’t greener on the other side. The...

Kok hails Trokkie’s Bok quality

Ulster wing Werner Kok says No 8 Juarno Augustus has all the attributes needed to force his way into Springbok contention. Speaking to Rapport from Belfast, Kok praised the former Stormer, who joined Ulster at the start of the season after making the move from the...

Ulster beat Stormers to lock’s signature

Ulster have strengthened their lock stocks by snapping up a towering Zimbabwean also linked with the Stormers. According to Rapport, Eli Snyman has signed a two-year contract with the Irish province and will arrive in Belfast in July. The 29-year-old has been an...
Sale battle past second-string Sharks

Sale battle past second-string Sharks

Sale claimed Sharks bragging rights with a hard-fought Investec Champions Cup win against their Durban-based namesakes in Manchester on Saturday. The 26-10 bonus-point win booked Sale’s place in the round of 16 while the Sharks remain fifth in Pool 1 with a home clash...

Ackers: Bulls players felt scoreboard pressure

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann pinpointed several factors that contributed to his side’s chaotic 61-49 defeat to the Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld. The Bulls were 21-0 down after only eight minutes in a must-win Investec Championship pool match and Ackermann...
Brilliant Batho helps Lions outlast Lyon

Brilliant Batho helps Lions outlast Lyon

The Lions survived a furious second-half fightback from Lyon to secure a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup victory at Ellis Park on Saturday. The hosts ultimately prevailed 42-33 – their first win of the European campaign – having led 28-14 at half-time. The tone was set...
Bulls buried under Bristol try avalanche

Bulls buried under Bristol try avalanche

The Vodacom Bulls conceded nine tries in their Investec Champions Cup clash against the Bristol Bears at Loftus on Saturday to suffer a seventh consecutive defeat. The English Premiership club won a helter skelter game 61-49 after leading 47-28 at half-time. The Bulls...