End southern rugby slavery

The relentless global calendar is breaking South Africa’s best players, and Wilco Louw is the clearest warning sign, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that World Rugby’s constant talk of player welfare has become hollow, as South African...

Rassie eyes new lock options

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are “thin at lock” less than two years out from the World Cup. The Boks are the envy of world rugby with their huge player pool, but Erasmus believes the second row is an area of concern when age profile and experience may count...

Keo & Zels: Bok stars fight for SA Shield

South Africa’s best will be playing for more than URC league points this week, as the race hots up for the SA Shield. AFRICA PICKS: URC Round 11 preview – SA derbies take centre stage The post Keo & Zels: Bok stars fight for SA Shield appeared first on SA Rugby...

Stormers dealt huge injury blow

A Stormers forward is set to be sidelined for six months due to an injury which requires surgery. Netwerk24 reports that captain Salmaan Moerat is set to undergo surgery after tearing ligaments in his big toe. He suffered the injury moments after coming on in the...

Stormers front-rower commits to Stormers

The Stormers have secured the services of a key forward until at least 2029. Hooker Andre-Hugo Venter, who has played his whole professional career in Cape Town, has signed a contract extension to join a growing group of players who are in it together for Project...