Stormers star to join French giants

A Stormers back has signed a two-year deal with Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux Bègles. According to RugbyPass, midfielder Dan du Plessis will join the French Top 14 club on 1 July after a decade in Cape Town. The 31-year-old has been one of the Stormers’...

Discarded Bok duo bolster Baa-Baas

The Barbarians have called up two Springboks for Saturday’s clash against Wales at Twickenham. Cheetahs scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and Sharks prop Vincent Koch had been part of the extended Springbok group for the recent training camp. However, they were not included in...

Ackers insists Bulls future is bright

Coach Johan Ackermann believes the Vodacom Bulls can remain a force in the URC despite the departure of several key players and Springbok call-ups. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The Bulls suffered a fourth URC final defeat in five seasons, against Leinster in Dublin on...

Schools wrap: St Stithians secure dramatic draw

St Stithians fought back against rivals St John’s, while Michaelhouse and Dale were both victorious. Hosts St John’s appeared to be in complete control when openside flank Shane Dalton, winger Ethan Francke and fullback Lwandile Khupe all dotted down in the first half...

Griffons, Eagles set First Division pace

The Griffons and SWD Eagles remain unbeaten after round two of the Currie Cup First Division, which also saw Eastern Province claim a first win of the campaign. In Welkom on Saturday, the Griffons held on for a dramatic 39-38 victory over the Leopards. The Leopards...