Sharks management set for shake-up

Major changes to the Sharks management team are expected this week. The Durban-based franchise ended their four-match winless run in the URC with a 29-19 victory against the bottom-placed Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday, but the improvement was marginal and head...

Matfield: Bok power will be too much

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Japan can “be competitive for a while” against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. However, he expects the world champions’ set-piece dominance and physicality to decide the contest. The fixture is the third meeting...

Ex-All Black cops URC ban

A former All Blacks centre has been suspended for three matches following a dangerous tackle during Benetton’s 43-0 defeat to Edinburgh. The citing commissioner reported Malakai Fekitoa for an act of foul play in the 43rd minute of the round four URC match, under Law...

Saffas Abroad: Dweba dots down, Green bags brace

Joseph Dweba and Tyrone Green got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 and English Premiership. Top 14 Former Stormers winger Dillyn Leyds started for La Rochelle in their 36-19 win against Lyon. Arno Botha wore the Lyon No...
Mzansi Rugby League suffers big blow

Mzansi Rugby League suffers big blow

Mzansi Rugby League founder Renaldo Bothma has stepped away from the project. The former Namibia captain and ex-Bulls loose forward launched the MRL in September. The 16-team nationwide competition is meant to kick off in 2027. It aims to provide a pathway for younger...