Why Venter answered Saracens’ call

Brendan Venter says only Saracens could make him leave the job he loves as a doctor to return full-time to rugby. The former Springbok centre will step back into the director of rugby role at the English Premiership club later this year, ending a carefully balanced...

Bulls rediscover belief, Lions remain an enigma

Back-to-back comeback wins in Europe have reignited the Bulls’ season and sharpened their URC ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Bulls’ two-point victories in Pau and Edinburgh have transformed a campaign that looked lost...

Ex-Junior Boks skipper returning to Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have re-signed one of their former young stars who will add crucial cover to the loose forward and lock positions. According to Rapport, the Pretoria-based side has secured Hanro Liebenberg’s services from English Premiership outfit the Leicester...

Sharks sign Cheetahs prop

The Sharks have further bolstered their front-row resources with the signing of a Cheetahs prop amid a growing long-term injury list. Injuries to Ruan Dreyer (ACL) and Simphiwe Matanzima (back) have forced the Durban-based side to look to Bloemfontein for cover, with...

SA Rugby CEO: Global season getting closer

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says the clamour for a unified global season cannot be ignored. SA Rugby is one of the strongest proponents of a calendar that would align competitions and international windows across the northern and southern hemispheres. While the...