Bok loosie ruled out of year-end tour

Rassie Erasmus will be without the services of a hard-hitting loose forward for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour starting in November. Jean-Luc du Preez has undergone knee surgery following the injury he picked up in the lead-up to the 6 September Test against the All...

Former Bok captains hail Siya as best ever

As Siya Kolisi nears yet another milestone, former Springbok captains say he’s the best leader the Boks have ever had. The inspirational skipper is on the brink on adding his name to the eight Bok centurions and currently stands on 98 Tests – with his 100th likely to...

Stormers defence dominates in lime burst

The Stormers’ new lime away kit turned heads in Llanelli, but it was their ruthless set piece and smothering defence that shut out the Scarlets 34-0, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the jersey’s design – inspired by the vibrant Bo-Kaap...
Ulster outmuscle Bok-laden Bulls

Ulster outmuscle Bok-laden Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls suffered their first defeat of the season after struggling to get into gear against Ulster in Belfast. The Bulls – boosted by the return of several Springboks including Handre Pollard and Canan Moodie – went down 28-7 in their first tour match after...
Leinster too slick for Sharks

Leinster too slick for Sharks

Defending champions Leinster showed their class in Dublin with a dominant first-half display that left the Sharks chasing shadows at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. It was a case of home comforts for the Irishmen as they ran in five tries to beat the Sharks 31-5 and...