Watch: Bulls hype Vermeulen’s return

The Vodacom Bulls have released a hype reel reminding fans of what Duane Vermeulen is all about ahead of the World Cup-winning eighthman’s imminent return to the Pretoria franchise.

Watch: Best of ‘Big Joe’ van Niekerk

Take a look back at career highlights of former Springbok, Lions and Toulon loose forward Joe van Niekerk.

‘Cash-strapped Kings must invest in academy’

Andy Royle, St Andrew’s College director of rugby and chairman of the Albany Rugby Union, believes the Eastern Province Rugby Union must prioritise local schoolboy scouting and the reestablishment of an academy system.

Cricket snub set Barrett on rugby path

Utility back Jordie Barrett has revealed the circumstances that almost drove him to quit rugby and take up cricket full time.

‘Bulls aim to get back to golden years’

Vodacom Blue Bulls president Willem Strauss chats to editor Craig Lewis about tackling the Covid-19 crisis, player movements and why he believes new director of rugby Jake White is the right man for the job.

Proudfoot: I’ve had to learn and grow under Eddie

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has revealed how working under Eddie Jones has been an ‘eye-opener’ compared to his time with the Springboks.

Best of YouTube: Hall shines in France

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall is no slouch on defence, as this compilation video of his tackles for Stade Francais shows.

Kiwis set for Super Rugby resumption

A 10-week New Zealand competition involving its five Vodacom Super Rugby clubs has been given the green light.

New RA boss: Here to stop the hurting

Rugby Australia’s newly appointed interim chief executive, Rob Clarke, wants a swift return to play and to get a handle on the organisation’s financial state.

Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status

World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.