Leinster wary of roaring Lions

Leinster assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal has warned his side about the threat posed by the in-form Lions ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Bok legends fear kicking competition series tiebreaker

Three former Springboks have weighed in on how the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Boks and the All Blacks should be decided if it ends 2-2.

How Everitt turned Mchunu into Beast 2.0

The coach who transformed Ntuthuko Mchunu from a journeyman loose forward into a Springbok prop says the positional switch was inspired by his work with Tendai Mtawarira.

Siya fronts up after Sharks’ URC flop

Siya Kolisi has delivered a brutally honest assessment of the Sharks’ season, admitting their failure to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs “hurt”.

Kitsie makes bold call on Siya’s successor

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has named who he believes could be the next Springbok captain.

Wilson: Boks to exploit ‘exposed’ All Blacks scrum

Jeff Wilson has expressed concern about the All Blacks’ scrum ahead of the blockbuster four-Test series against the Springboks later this year.

Frans: Cheetahs must win

Frans Steyn says the equation for the Cheetahs is simple as they head into the final round of the SA Cup: beat Griquas or kiss your Currie Cup dreams goodbye.

Bulls only have eyes on ‘next job’

Attack coach Neil de Bruin says the Vodacom Bulls cannot afford to underestimate URC basement dwellers Zebre on Saturday, or risk dropping out of the playoffs race.

Another Wales legend bows out

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has brought down the curtain on an 18-year career that delivered 101 Test caps.

Lions licking their lips for Leinster challenge

Morné van den Berg and Jaque Fourie say the in-form Lions have returned from a week’s break revved up in the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs.