Ackermann to leave Lions after Super Rugby
Lions coach Johan Ackermann

Ackermann to leave Lions after Super Rugby

Johan Ackermann has confirmed that he will be leaving the Lions after Super Rugby to join English club Gloucester. Ackermann has been mulling over whether or not to accept the…

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Stormers lose another centre
Huw Jones playing for Scotland against Italy

Stormers lose another centre

DHL Stormers centre Huw Jones has been ruled out for four to five months after tearing his hamstring while playing for Scotland. Jones will undergo surgery in London, and joins…

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Government backing 2023 Rugby World Cup bid
Sports minister Fikile Mbalula

Government backing 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

South Africa's 2023 World Cup bid has been given the government's full backing. According to the Sunday Times, the 2023 World Cup technical committee that was in South Africa over the past…

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Injury woes for Lions
Kyle Brink in action vs Jaguares

Injury woes for Lions

The Lions will be without flank Cyle Brink when they host the Reds on Saturday, while there is also uncertainty over the availability of prop Dylan Smith. Brink had earned…

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Springboks hit rankings low
Boks dejected after yet another loss

Springboks hit rankings low

The Springboks have dropped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following Wales' 22-9 win over Ireland on Friday. The result in Cardiff earned Wales enough rankings points to take…

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Etzebeth to captain Stormers

Eben Etzebeth will captain the DHL Stormers against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Coach Robbie Fleck has decided to rest regular skipper Siya Kolisi. In the front row,…

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