Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus
The Springboks sing the national anthem

Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus remains confident that the Springboks will reach their target of 45% black-player representation over the course of the 2018 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy
Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday

Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says a younger, less experienced player could lead the Springboks this June if Warren Whiteley and Eben Etzebeth fail to recover from their respective injuries. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Strauss hints at retirement U-turn
Adriaan Strauss against Ireland

Strauss hints at retirement U-turn

Adriaan Strauss has suggested he would consider coming out of international retirement if he was still able to ‘contribute’ to the Bok cause. (more…)

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Habana to hang up his boots
Bryan Habana

Habana to hang up his boots

Springbok wing Bryan Habana has announced his retirement from all rugby, having struggled to get into Toulon’s starting XV after knee surgery. (more…)

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Schoeman banned for biting
Bulls prop Pierre Schoeman against the Rebels

Schoeman banned for biting

Bulls prop Pierre Schoeman has received a six-week suspension for biting an opponent at Loftus on Saturday. (more…)

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Schoeman cited for foul play
Piere Schoeman

Schoeman cited for foul play

Pierre Schoeman has been cited for alleged foul play during the Bulls’  28-10 win against the Rebels in their Super Rugby clash on Saturday. (more…)

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Lions soar in Australia
Marnus Schoeman races away from the Waratahs defence

Lions soar in Australia

The Lions made another big statement with their historic win in Sydney, while the Stormers finished round 10 at the bottom of the South African conference, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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