The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers are looking back at an historic first December of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action in South Africa as a resounding success, both on the field and off it.
With the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool rounds concluded, the five South African franchises now know exactly who they will face in their playoff matches in 10 weeks’ time in the European showpieces.
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday for their first training block in preparation for World Rugby's Challenger Series April this year.
The DHL Stormers put on a strong second half performance to secure a 30-16 victory over ASM Clermont Auvergne at the DHL Stadium in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.
The Toyota Cheetahs travelled to Italy this week, where they will host Section Paloise on Sunday, 22 January. Kick-off at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma.
A late try by Zain Davids against Argentina ensured that the Springbok Sevens team finished the opening day of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton unbeaten as they progressed to the quarter-finals with three wins in Hamilton on Saturday.
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo has set his team three goals for this weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens tournament in Hamilton.
Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale has reportedly been detained Friday over an alleged sexual assault, according to reports.
The DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is relishing the chance to face ASM Clermont when the two sides square off in the Heineken Champions Cup as they look to secure their spot in the knockout phase.
Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension with the Stormers.