Jake: Winning is the main thing

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are focused on the result, not points permutations against Bordeaux Begles in the Champions Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Double blow for Cheetahs

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie faces a tough Challenge Cup tie with Oyonnax in France on Sunday, after revealing challenges in preparation and the loss of two key players.

Elton banned for doping

Elton Jantjies has received a lengthy ban from rugby after the veteran Springbok flyhalf was suspended for the use of banned substance Clenbuterol.

Bulls star signing eager to stay

Fullback Devon Williams, currently on loan from the Pumas to the Vodacom Bulls, has expressed his desire to make the move to Loftus Versfeld a permanent one.

‘O’Keeffe did not help Boks beat France’

Joel Jutge, head of referees at World Rugby, has defended Ben O’Keeffe after Antoine Dupont criticised his officiating in the World Cup quarter-final between France and SA.

Wallabies to name Schmidt as new boss

Former All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt is reportedly poised to take the reins as the Wallabies’ new head coach, succeeding Eddie Jones.

Lions cashing in on squad rotation

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed optimism about squad rotation benefiting the Lions in their Challenge Cup clash with Ospreys in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Naas: Rugby doesn’t compare to NFL

Springbok legend Naas Botha has warned Louis Rees-Zammit of the pitfalls and unique challenges of leaving rugby to pursue a career in American football.

‘Born leader’ O’Mahony gets Ireland armband

Peter O’Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell saying on Wednesday that the veteran loose forward is a “born leader”.

Mixed news for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls welcome back Willie le Roux for the match against Bordeaux Begles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but will be without Wilco Louw for several weeks.