Six SA coaches gunning for URC glory

Six of the eight Vodacom URC quarter-finalists are coached by influential South Africans.

Barnes defends Benhard selection

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has backed Steve Borthwick’s decision to call up South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg.

Embrose never lost Bok belief

Embrose Papier said he never stopped believing that he would get another chance with the Springboks, despite eight long years in the international wilderness.

SA’s tallest schoolboy signs first contract

Towering Rondebosch Boys’ High lock Sebastian Vermeulen will leave Cape Town to join one of South Africa’s top clubs.

The key to French domination in Europe

Bordeaux Bègles’ 41-19 thrashing of Leinster in the Investec Champions Cup final secured a sixth straight title for the dominant French Top 14 clubs.

Ruben to feel All Blacks love?

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw believes “top-class” Ruben Love is equipped to become the All Blacks’ first-choice flyhalf.

Pumas defend SA Cup title in thriller

Replacement flyhalf Danrich Visagie helped the Pumas beat Griquas after extra-time of the SA Cup final in Kimberley on Saturday.

Sadie expects ‘complex’ Champions Cup final

Carlü Sadie has dismissed suggestions that Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final will be a battle between Bordeaux Bègles’ attack and Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber-inspired defence.

Lions expect to face full-strength Leinster

The Lions are bracing for Leinster’s best ahead of next Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium.

Euro final heartbreak for Trokkie

Montpellier scored nine tries to overwhelm Ulster in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Friday night.