Ireland hold off France in world rankings

Ireland remain third in the World Rugby rankings following the conclusion of an enthralling Six Nations championship. Despite France beating England 48-46 in a thriller in Paris to retain the Six Nations title, Ireland remain the highest-ranked side from the northern...

Former Bulls coach gets new gig

Andries Bekker has been appointed forwards coach of an overseas club. Rapport reports that the former Springbok lock has joined Russian Championship club Strela-Agro Kazan at the behest of head coach and former Bulls centre JP Nel following the departure of ex-Bok...

Schools wrap: Stellenberg stun Paarl Gim

Stellenberg High celebrated a famous victory against Paarl Gimnasium, while there were also notable wins for Grey College, Durbanville, Northwood and Jeppe. Gim led the Cape clash 12-3 early in the second half before Stellenberg responded strongly with two converted...

Bok coaches back under-fire Moerat

Salmaan Moerat may face his fair share of criticism, but inside the Springbok camp the faith in the Stormers captain remains strong. That is the message from Bok forwards coach Deon Davids, who backed the 28-year-old at the recent media conference in Cape Town. “As a...