Breakdown warriors endure

Marco van Staden and Deon Fourie embodied everything timeless about the Bulls-Stormers rivalry at Loftus on Saturday, writes @mark_keohane

Loftus derby defies prediction

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers will bring 20-plus Springboks and old-school tribal edge to a derby where form rarely matters, writes @mark_keohane

Boks beware the Rennie effect

Dave Rennie’s elevation to All Blacks coach should worry Springbok fans, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Nations Championship faces credibility check

The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Marler’s Bakkies myth exposed

Joe Marler’s swipe at Bakkies Botha may grab attention, but it collapses under scrutiny, writes @mark_keohane

URC world’s toughest club rugby league

South Africa’s derby double-header this Saturday highlights the brutal demands of the Vodacom URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Global calendar talks can’t fail again

World Rugby’s London workshop matters more than any match this month, writes MARK KEOHANE.

JP backs Sharks’ future

JP Pietersen’s team selection for Ellis Park is about more than beating the Lions, it is about building the Sharks for next season and beyond, writes @mark_keohane

Ireland tap SA talent factory

Josh Neill’s rise in green is another reminder that South Africa’s school system produces world-class talent for others as well as itself, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Fearless France surge forward

Coach Fabien Galthie’s bold selections are paying off for France, writes MARK KEOHANE.