SA Cup: Griquas stay perfect as Pumas run riot

Griquas are still the team to beat in this year’s edition of the SA Cup. The Northern Cape side made it five wins from five with a hard-fought 24-14 victory over the Boland Kavaliers in Wellington, building a decisive first-half lead before holding firm late on. They...

Schools wrap: Jade Brigade claim third big scalp

Stellenberg stunned Paul Roos in Cape Town, while there were also notable victories for Paarl Gim, Wynberg, Maritzburg College and Jeppe. Stellenberg followed up famous wins against Paarl Gim and Grey College with a come-from-behind 20-10 triumph over Paul Roos. The...

Van Graan’s built a European force

Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Van Graan has emerged as one of the leading club coaches in the world, turning...

Bulls hoover up schoolboy talent

The Vodacom Bulls have already signed 14 of the country’s top schoolboy prospects this season as part of their long-term development strategy. That includes star Paul Roos flyhalf Travis Pheiffer (see full list below). “I’m just waiting for feedback from four or five...

Lock exits force Stormers rethink

John Dobson admits the Stormers were caught off guard by Salmaan Moerat’s impending departure and are now scrambling for replacements. Moerat is set to join La Rochelle, while Ruben van Heerden is bound for Montpellier, leaving a significant hole in the Stormers’...