Jake: Policy, not money will bring Boks back

Jake White remains skeptical that a potential private equity deal with Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) would entice overseas-based Springbok stars to return to South Africa.

Half-term URC report on SA teams

The Vodacom URC returns this week with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. How have the four sides from the Republic fared so far?

Bulls lock links up with Bath

The injury-marred Jacques du Plessis has bid farewell to the Vodacom Bulls, departing for England in hopes of resurrecting his career overseas.

Stormers ready for Sharks ‘revenge’

Loosehead prop Sti Sithole said the DHL Stormers pack is primed to lock horns with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday, in what they expect will be a grudge match.

Beale hints at rugby league switch

Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale eyes a surprising code swap to rugby league after recently cleared of sexual assault charges.

Stormers fan favourite: Gio Aplon

Gio Aplon was a gamechanger who did things in a DHL Stormers jersey that defied belief and made him a hero to the Faithful.

Rebels: Cash woes ‘hard’ on Super Rugby prep

Rebels captain Rob Leota said that the financial uncertainty around the team was a distraction ahead of the Super Rugby season, but pledged his team would “keep rolling”.

Am: Sharks ready to kick-start URC season

Lukhanyo Am believes the Sharks are ready to kick-start their @Vodacom #URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash.

Etzebeth goes under the knife

Sharks coach John Plumtree has revealed that Eben Etzebeth has undergone knee surgery, which is expected to sideline the Springbok enforcer for several weeks.

Lions build towards derby delight

Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Francke Horn say the Lions are fired up to show more “glimpses” of what they are capable of against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC