SA coaches chase European glory

Several of South Africa’s leading coaching minds will be in the spotlight when the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals take place in early May.

Hacjivah happy to be Stormers’ hybrid weapon

Hacjivah Dayimani returns to France with a renewed willingness to embrace rugby’s evolution as a modern hybrid player.

Ireland stalwarts back for Scotland clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled an experienced duo to the starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin.

Aussie nears Super Rugby record

A Wallabies veteran will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games.

Koch: Scrum battle will be decisive

Vincent Koch expects the scrum to play a defining role when the Sharks face the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park.

Fit-again Dupont partners Jalibert

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris.

Blitzboks coach bemoans costly errors

Philip Snyman has expressed frustration at the mistakes which saw his team lose both knockout matches at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday.

Ellis Park a happy stomping ground for Bulls

The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park.

Laker: Stormers to tighten midfield defence

Defence coach Norman Laker says the Stormers have addressed their “midfield collapses” ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks in Cape Town.

Hybrid hero helps Sharks bite back

Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge Vodacom URC derby against the Bulls in Durban.