Overseas stars keep Boks strong

Overseas-based players remain central to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok plans despite being far from the local spotlight, writes @mark_keohane

Bordeaux to extend Leinster pain

Leinster’s long wait for a fifth Investec Champions Cup title looks set to continue against a Bordeaux Bègles side playing the best rugby in Europe, writes @mark_keohane

Stormers blew their big chance

The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes @mark_keohane

URC playoffs race full of permutations

The final round of the Vodacom URC league season will reshape the entire playoff picture, writes @mark_keohane

Stormers may rue Belfast slip

The Stormers’ thrilling draw in Belfast delivered three log points but exposed costly flaws at a crucial stage of the Vodacom URC season, writes @mark_keohane

Siyaya ignites Sharks future

Although the Sharks cannot make the Vodacom URC playoffs, coach JP Pietersen’s selections for Saturday’s home match against Benetton make it a worthwhile viewing experience, writes @mark_keohane

Euro cup expats a credit to SA rugby

The likes of Jacques Nienaber and Thomas du Toit highlight the Republic’s influential presence in the Investec Champions Cup playoffs this week, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Good enough is old enough

South Africa’s schools system continues to fast-track players into elite rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

URC ‘madness’ robs Cape Town

A top-of-the log Vodacom URC clash Vodacom URC clash between the Stormers and Glasgow has been undermined by baffling broadcast scheduling, writes @mark_keohane

Boks to benefit from Bulls’ big men

The Bulls’ forward power surge has come at the perfect time for the Springboks’ Test season, writes MARK KEOHANE.