Dobson: Detail-oriented Gelant will boost Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson says the team’s coaching staff hope that new signing Warrick Gelant can replace Dillyn Leyds’ on-field influence. DYLAN JACK reports.

Covid-19 to slow down SA player drain to France?

Some leading French agents have warned the big-spending Top 14 clubs that their pulling power to attract global superstars is over due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Notshe’s ‘game-changing’ experience

Loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe opens up about his move to the Sharks, and highlights a unique question he answered on arrival in Durban to help set his career on a new path.

Bulls bring back another Bok

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly agreed a deal to bring Springbok wing Travis Ismaiel back from English side Harlequins.

Louw concerned over Premiership restart

Retiring Springbok and Bath flank Francois Louw has shared his concerns over the potential resumption of the 2019-20 English Premiership season.

On this day: First Bok try at RWC (1995)

Look back at the first-ever Springbok try at a World Cup. It came during the opening game of the 1995 edition, exactly 25 years ago.

Head to Head: Debating Du Toit’s decision

CRAIG LEWIS and WADE PRETORIUS debate Pieter-Steph Du Toit’s decision to stay with the Stormers when a big-money move abroad was on the table.

‘Kiwis to blame for ’95 food poisoning’

Former SA Rugby boss Ed Griffiths still believes the All Blacks themselves were to blame for some of their players falling ill ahead of the 1995 World Cup final.

Covid-19: Louw’s assessment of issues

Retiring loose forward Francois Louw has offered his views on how much concern there is for the game among his fellow rugby players.

Quake shakes returning Hurricanes

The Hurricanes returned to training ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby reopener but matters were far from plain sailing.