Leinster boss backs SA teams

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes South African sides will get better at managing the demands of playing in the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup.

Morné: Smith deserves Bok call-up

Morné Steyn believes Lions flyhalf Chris Smith should be regarded as one of the best No 10s in South Africa.

Lions chasing more history in Dublin

The Lions believe they are better prepared for the challenge awaiting them in Dublin after tough lessons against Leinster and Munster.

Big Krappie blow for Lions, Boks

Morné van den Berg will miss the Vodacom URC playoffs and the majority of the Test season after undergoing bicep surgery on Wednesday.

Foote hails Junior Boks’ maturity

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote praised his side’s willingness to stay on task after their 97-0 hammering of Chile on Thursday.

Junior Boks simply way too hot for Chile

The Junior Boks ran in 15 tries as they crushed Chile in their U20 International Series encounter in Cape Town on Thursday.

Ulster drop Saffa star for Challenge Cup final

Ulster have made a shock call by omitting an in-form South African for the EPCR Challenge Cup final against Montpellier in Bilbao on Friday night.

Three key Challenge Cup final head-to-head battles

Unmissable battles await in Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, including that between No 8s Juarno Augustus and Lenni Nouchi.

SA Cup: Griquas, Pumas set for Chapter III

The Pumas travel to Kimberley for an SA Cup final showdown with Griquas in the latest chapter of one of local rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

Lucu on verge of fulfilling Basque dream

Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu will lead out Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions Cup final against Leinster in Bilbao on Saturday and turn a dream into a reality.