Saffas Abroad: Lukhanyo dots down for Dynaboars

Lukhanyo Am got on the scoresheet for the Mitsubishi Dynaboars as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. Premiership Rugby Cup Bulls-bound flank Hanro Liebenberg started for the Leicester Tigers in their 46-21 win against Johann van Graan’s...

Ethan eager to become Bok hybrid

Ethan Hooker says he would happily follow the example set by André Esterhuizen and become a hybrid player in the Springbok setup. The 23-year-old, who was named Young Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, is open to being used in a loose forward role if required....

Snyman proud of clinical Blitzboks

Coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks delivered one of their best performances in a long time to win the Vancouver Sevens final. South Africa had to work hard to beat Australia 19-12 in their semi-final, but a first-half blitzkrieg set them on track for a 38-12...

Wallabies gold lures rugby league star

A top rugby league player has switched codes after signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force. NRL wing Zac Lomax has made the move to rugby union with immediate effect. The 26-year-old enjoyed a successful stint in the NRL with St George...

Crisis talks after England’s shock loss

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney says urgent discussions will take place after England slumped to a historic Six Nations defeat against Italy. Steve Borthwick’s side suffered their third straight loss when they went down 23-18 in Rome on Saturday – England’s first-ever Test...