O’Keeffe ‘still proud’ of RWC quarter-final

New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe says he remains proud of his performance in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final between France and the Springboks despite the fierce backlash.

Lions defend Nienaber amid ‘ugly things’

Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys says “it’s terrible to see” the criticism Jacques Nienaber has received in Ireland.

Bulls wary of wounded Munster

Marcell Coetzee insists the Vodacom Bulls will not underestimate injury-hit Munster ahead of Saturday’s URC quarter-final at Loftus.

Marcell: Bulls already in knockout mode

Marcell Coetzee believes the Vodacom Bulls’ pressure-filled URC campaign has prepared them perfectly for the playoffs.

Neetas: Stormers expect Cardiff scrum revenge mission

Neethling Fouché says the Stormers are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff.

Straeuli feels vindicated by backing Cash

Rudolph Straeuli believes the Lions are reaping the rewards of standing by coach Ivan van Rooyen during one of the toughest periods in the franchise’s recent history.

Saracens sign Stormers tighthead

Saracens have bolstered their front-row stocks by picking up a Stormers tighthead prop ahead of next season.

Moyo praises Junior Boks’ game management

Junior Boks captain Vusi Moyo hailed his side’s growing maturity and cohesion after their 82-25 thrashing of Fiji in the U20 International Series on Tuesday.

Giliomee stars as Junior Boks trounce Fiji

Fullback Luan Giliomee scored three of the Junior Springboks’ 12 tries in a crushing win against Fiji in the U20 International Series on Tuesday.

Boks help rugby beat soccer

Rugby has overtaken soccer as South Africa’s most popular spectator sport among the country’s consumer class.