Several Saffas to join Ackermann’s Japan club

Tyler Paul, Franco Marais, Ruan Vermaak and Makazole Mapimpi will all form part of former Lions coach Johan Ackermann’s NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes side in Japan.

Vermaak off to Japan

Lions utility forward Ruan Vermaak has signed a deal to join Japanese club NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Cane back to boost Chiefs, Saders unchanged

Sam Cane, Mitchell Brown and Mitchell Karpik return from injury to bolster the Chiefs ahead of Sunday’s clash against an unchanged Crusaders side.

Monty wins royal charity challenge

Former Springbok fullback Percy Montgomery’s campaign won the Princess Charlene’s celebrity challenge drive in aid of charity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bulls: Open communication prior to Strauss departure

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed they reached a mutual settlement with Josh Strauss regarding his departure from Loftus.

Boks give out food, issue schools with challenge

Siya Kolisi, Damian Willemse and Herschel Jantjies caused an uproar when they delivered food parcels at Peakview High School in Athlone in Cape Town on Thursday.

Watch: Use it or lose it – De Villiers, Burger & Smit

Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and John Smit share some hilarious stories about their playing days, while also chatting about Kamp Staaldraad and what rugby can learn from the Covid-19-enforced lockdown.

Strauss to leave the Bulls

Former Scotland international Josh Strauss will not be remaining with the Vodacom Bulls after just a brief stint with the Pretoria-based side.

Best of YouTube: Gamesmanship in rugby

In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of rugby players using various tactics to gain an advantage over their opponents.

Dates confirmed for culmination of European season

New dates for the postponed knockout-stage matches in the 2019-20 European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been officially agreed at a meeting of its board.