Watch: Duane, the Bok destroyer

Double World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen was an unstoppable force for club and country, during an 18-year career that included legendary spells home and abroad.

Stormers to seize control in Benetton clash

Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said the DHL Stormers can ill-afford to give away frivolous penalties if they want to play to their full potential on Saturday.

All Blacks star sits out for Crusaders

Hooker Codie Taylor will only play the tail end of the 2024 Super Rugby season because of an extended post-World Cup break, defending champions Crusaders have said.

‘Siya is the Ayrton Senna of rugby’

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has extolled the extraordinary qualities of Siya Kolisi, ahead of the two-time World Cup-winning Bok captain’s arrival at the Top 14 club.

Galthie opens up on World Cup ‘scar’

Over three weeks since their quarter-final exit at the hands of South Africa, France coach Fabien Galthie finally opened up about the “scar that will stay with us for life”.

EPCR boss: ‘Real warmth’ for Club World Cup

Rugby could hold a Club World Cup starting from 2028, Dominic McKay, chairman of the EPCR, the organising body for the European cups, has suggested.

Watch: Kiwis’ Fox becomes a Bok fan

New Zealand professional golfer Ryan Fox, son of All Blacks great Grant, made good on a bet with his caddy and played a Pro-Am event in a Springbok jersey.

Lions desperate to break duck

Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys said the hapless Lions must make timely decisions and seize their opportunities in the Vodacom URC against Scarlets on Saturday.

Bok bruiser in talks to join French club

Top 14 giants Stade Francais are reportedly in ‘advanced negotiations’ to beef up their options in the pack with a move for one of South Africa’s World Cup winners in France.

Skosan ready to fly for Stormers

Speedster Courtnall Skosan is ready to fly out of the blocks for his new team after making a try-scoring start for the DHL Stormers.