Bordeaux Bègles outmuscle Toulouse

Bordeaux Bègles outmuscle Toulouse

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles secured their spot in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals after a war of attrition against Toulouse. Bordeaux ran in four tries thanks to a late surge to defeat their arch-rivals 30-15 in a tense encounter at Chaban-Delmas. The...
It’s official: Faf heading to Free State

It’s official: Faf heading to Free State

The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old has committed to a two-year deal that will see him make Bloemfontein his home from June. His arrival marks one of the Cheetahs’ most significant signings, bringing a wealth of...

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...