Ruben revved up for Bok baptism

Ruben revved up for Bok baptism

Lock Ruben van Heerden has credited his move to Cape Town for transforming his career. The 28-year-old makes his Springbok debut in the Nations Championship Test against Wales in Durban on Saturday. Van Heerden is one of four uncapped players named by Rassie Erasmus...

Mallett: World Rugby is depowering Wilco

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes tighthead prop Wilco Louw’s impact up front has been reduced by the way the scrum is now being officiated. Louw earned a reputation last year for coming off the Bok bench and almost immediately winning scrum penalties. The...
Marx: It could have been worse

Marx: It could have been worse

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has shed light on the injury he suffered in Japan at the end of May. The 32-year-old sustained a bicep muscle injury while playing for the Kubota Spears in their Japan Rugby League One semi-final against the Saitama Wild Knights, raising...

SA referee stands down to fight breast cancer

Aimee Barrett-Theron has stood down from officiating with immediate effect to concentrate on treatment for breast cancer. The 39-year-old South African referee officiated most recently in June when she took charge of the match between South Africa A and Zimbabwe at...

Mlaba leads SA Schools in A-team clash

Westville lock Lwandile Mlaba will captain SA Schools against SA Schools A at Grey High on Thursday. The second-stringers will be led by Paarl Gimnasium flank Hendré van Zyl. Mlaba and his vice-captain, Jacobus de Villiers, are two of 11 players in the  teams who...