Plum: You can’t buy success

John Plumtree believes the route back to the top for the Sharks is through player development and smart recruitment to help cope with the Boks’ “compulsory rest period” in 2024.

No Boks on club duty for two months?

Stormers head coach John Dobson said the local franchises are in talks with SA Rugby regarding the “compulsory rest period” for top Springboks early in 2024.

Sharks fired up for red-hot Stormers duel

Head coach John Plumtree said a rejuvenated Sharks outfit can’t wait to tackle the in-form DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Top billing for Bok heroes in URC coastal derby

Two titans of South African rugby will clash on Saturday when Deon Fourie and Eben Etzebeth, recent comrades in World Cup glory, face off in Cape Town. @Vodacom #URC

Watch: Kolbe flays French defence

Cheslin Kolbe’s score for the Springboks against France features in this selection of standout tries from the double world champion across two World Cup campaigns.

Pumas to make Super Rugby switch?

Super Rugby Pacific faces potential transformations by 2026, and a New Zealand report suggests that the door isn’t closed to the participation of South African teams.

Watch: Saffa bruiser bounces Bears star

Exeter Chiefs loose forward Jacques Vermeulen sent Bristol Bears flyhalf Callum Sheedy sprawling with a powerful fend in an English Premiership clash on Friday.

Bath boss in awe of ‘too good’ Boks

Johann van Graan admits Bath have “no specific plan” to stop Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning pivot Handre Pollard on Sunday, while hailing Jasper Wiese’s dynamism.

Brok loving Stormers festive feast

DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris is loving the action-packed festive calendar with big games at DHL Stadium every weekend. @Vodacom #URC

Best of 2023: Saffas charge to Euro cup glory

Home and abroad, South African players took centre stage in European club rugby action in 2023, with all five local franchises involved in the Champions and Challenge cups.