Devin Hermanus

‘Meneer’ Vermeulen must go to World Cup

Whether chosen to start or play a supportive role, the Springboks need hard man Duane Vermeulen to defend the Webb Ellis Cup in France, writes MARK KEOHANE.

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Nienaber springs Bok surprises

SA-born Ireland international Jean Kleyn is one of a host of overseas-based players called up by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber in preparation for the Rugby Championship.

Watch: Telea sets up stunning try

All Blacks winger Mark Telea continued his superb form for the Blues as he produced another standout display against the Waratahs on Friday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 11: Celebrations after the try scored by Marcel Theunissen of the DHL Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Fidelity ADT Lions and DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park on March 11, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

WP Rugby set for R160m boost

The Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) can reportedly expect a R160-million cash injection if the transaction for an investment in its business arm is successful.

Boks love being written off

The Springboks are at their best when labelled “pretenders, and not contenders” in the quest for World Cup glory, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Angelo Davids and Damian Willemse cheer on Suleiman Hartzenberg for a try

Watch: Local is lekker in URC!

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has revealed a selection of the standout tries by the four South African teams from the 2022-23 season.

Sharks coach covets URC job

Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo is keen to follow in the footsteps of former boss Jake White and take charge of a Vodacom United Rugby Championship team.

SA ‘A’ win ignited Munster’s URC title bid

Munster’s triumph over South Africa ‘A’ was the turning point that propelled the Irish giants to claim the Vodacom URC crown, says defence coach Denis Leamy.