Steenkamp handed lifeline in France
Gurthrö Steenkamp scrums down for Toulouse

Steenkamp handed lifeline in France

Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has joined Stade Français as a medical joker ahead of the imminent French Top 14 season. (more…)

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Kings beef up coaching ranks
Louis Koen

Kings beef up coaching ranks

Chumani Booi and Louis Koen have been added to the Kings’ coaching staff for the duration of the Pro14 tournament, set to commence on 1 September. (more…)

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Pack progress a plus for Springboks
Eben Etzebeth congratulates his team after Raymond Rhule's try

Pack progress a plus for Springboks

The Springboks’ excellent set-piece and breakdown performance in Port Elizabeth bodes well for the more challenging clashes in Argentina and Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Springboks can Rhule out wide
Raymond Rhule scores against Argentina

Springboks can Rhule out wide

Raymond Rhule says a conversation with coach Franco Smith helped him rediscover his enjoyment for the game, while precipitating his journey back to the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Mapimpi breaks Bulls’ hearts
Makazole Mapimpi breaks through the Bulls' defence

Mapimpi breaks Bulls’ hearts

Makazole Mapimpi scored an 85th-minute hat-trick try to give the Free State Cheetahs a 41-40 win against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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‘Cheating’ Kaino sent home
Jerome Kaino

‘Cheating’ Kaino sent home

Flanker Jerome Kaino has returned to New Zealand after a newspaper alleged that he had cheated on his wife with a former Australian model. (more…)

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