Devin Hermanus

Chiefs' Brodie Retallick (C) celebrates scoring a try during the Super Rugby semifinal match between the Waikato Chiefs and ACT Brumbies at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 17, 2023. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP)

Chiefs ready for ‘phenomenal’ Crusaders

Coach Clayton McMillan concedes the Crusaders are in “phenomenal” form, but believes the Chiefs have good reason to take confidence into the Super Rugby Pacific final.

Cheetahs primed for catfight

Victor Sekekete and Ruan Pienaar can’t wait for another crack at the Pumas, when the Cheetahs and the defending Currie Cup champions contest this weekend’s final.

Bulls coach: We ran out of steam

Assistant coach Hugo van As reckons the Vodacom Bulls’ Currie Cup exit on Saturday was a “disappointing” end to a “long season”.

Good Fortune guides Valke to glory

Flyhalf Keagan Fortune scored 25 points as the Valke beat the SWD Eagles to clinch the inaugural Mzanzi Challenge title – their first silverware since 2006 – in Kempton Park on Saturday.

Pienaar boots Cheetahs into final

A flawless goal-kicking effort from Ruan Pienaar helped the Free State Cheetahs beat the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday to progress to the Currie Cup final.

Chiefs scalp Brumbies to clinch final spot

The Chiefs outmuscled the Brumbies on Saturday to set up an all-New Zealand clash in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders.

Bears pounce on Saffa centre

English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Cheetahs and Sharks powerhouse Benhard Janse van Rensburg from the 2023/24 campaign.

EP boss banned for ‘racist’ rant

Eastern Province Rugby president Maasdorp Cannon has copped a hefty suspension by SA Rugby for his 2022 tirade against its leadership and the Springbok emblem.