Pead relishes Krappie rivalry

Haashim Pead believes scrumhalf competition at the Lions will bring out the best in him. The Junior Boks star, who was named Player of the Tournament at last year’s World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, has had to be patient for opportunities at senior level in the...

SA Rugby: There must be a global calendar

SA Rugby magazine asked SA Rugby president Mark Alexander whether the game’s powerbrokers will ever find common ground on a global season. Alexander and SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer are in London for a series of World Rugby workshops, which includes the global season....

Pollock handed first England start

Coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes for England’s Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. England’s 12-game winning run came to a shuddering halt with a 31-20 defeat by Scotland in Edinburgh last weekend. Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper and Tom...

Koch: Scrum battle will be decisive

Vincent Koch expects the scrum to play a defining role when the Sharks face the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. South African teams dominate the URC scrum statistics, with the Vodacom Bulls leading the way. The men from...
Koch: Lions-Sharks a top-eight shootout

Koch: Lions-Sharks a top-eight shootout

Sharks prop Vincent Koch says Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Ellis Park could determine which side reaches the playoffs. All four South African teams are in the top 10 on the log, with the Sharks set to face the Lions and a resurgent Vodacom Bulls...