Bok lock among Munster stars ruled out

Springbok World Cup winner Jean Kleyn is one of five internationals sidelined for Munster’s crucial Vodacom URC clash against Connacht on Saturday. The South African lock suffered a bicep injury in Munster’s win over a second-string Ulster side and joins Ireland...

Another Wales legend bows out

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has brought down the curtain on an 18-year career that delivered 101 Test caps. The 37-year-old, who last wore the red jersey in 2023, leaves the game as one of Welsh rugby’s most decorated players and a Lions legend after being crowned...

Lions licking their lips for Leinster challenge

Morné van den Berg and Jaque Fourie say the in-form Lions have returned from a week’s break revved up in the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs. Following six consecutive wins, Ivan van Rooyen’s Pride are all but assured of a first-ever appearance in the quarter-finals...
Bok centre calls it quits

Bok centre calls it quits

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Jan Serfontein has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old on Tuesday called time on a 15-year professional career that took him from World Rugby Junior Player of the Year to the Bulls,...
Junior Boks geed up for ‘greatest’ test

Junior Boks geed up for ‘greatest’ test

Assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa says “it doesn’t get bigger” than Saturday’s winner-takes-all U20 Rugby Championship finale between the Junior Springboks and New Zealand. Kevin Foote’s youngsters will look to wrap up the title when they face fierce rivals at the...