Landmark equity deal for Boland Rugby

Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd has proudly unveiled an equity partnership with Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) and a consortium led by the Motsepe family.

Leinster’s Kiwi prodigy turns Irish hero

A move to Vodacom URC powerhouse Leinster put Jamison Gibson-Park on the international map and he is now three wins away from being a World Cup winner.

Watch: Lukhanyo, the globetrotting star

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am opens up on his boyhood dream of travelling the world, and how it inspired him to become one of the best No 13s on the planet.

Munster, Leinster stars shoulder Ireland’s RWC quest

A quest that took its first steps in the foothills of the Vodacom URC has carried Ireland to the brink of equalling a record 18-Test win streak, and to a vantage point with a line of sight to the summit of the World Cup.

Watch: Duane wrestles an ox

Springbok heavyweights Duane Vermeulen and Ox Nche lock horns during a training session, with neither man willing to give an inch!

Farrell: Ireland won’t ‘fall off a cliff’

Ireland have grown to be at ease with being top of the world, Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge heading into the World Cup quarter-final with the All Blacks.

Watch: ‘Make rugby give you cauliflower ears!’

Australian entertainer Jimmy Rees here gives a hysterical explanation of how the sport was invented and the rules of the game.

Biggar back for rejigged Wales

Head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the Wales starting XV to face Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Saturday.

France fired up to hit Boks ‘hard’

Powerful No 8 Gregory Alldritt said France have the “weapons” to match the physicality of the Springboks when the World Cup hosts and defending champions clash on Sunday.

Fiji star doubtful for England duel

Hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for Fiji’s World Cup quarter-final against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.