SA has reason for optimism
Pierre Schoeman is tackled during a pre-season friendly

SA has reason for optimism

South Africa’s Super Rugby franchises should be more competitive this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Stormers reshuffle coaching team
Paul Treu

Stormers reshuffle coaching team

The Stormers have restructured the roles of its coaching staff ahead the 2018 Super Rugby campaign. According to Netwerk24, Paul Treu who was the team's defence coach, is now an…

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Super Rugby preview: Bulls
Bulls centre Burger Odendaal

Super Rugby preview: Bulls

John Mitchell needs to get the best out of his Bulls side, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The Bulls had a nightmare 2017 Super Rugby season, losing 11 matches to finish 15th on…

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SABC urged to review strategy by SA Rugby
SABC urged to review strategy by SA Rugby

SABC urged to review strategy by SA Rugby

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has implored the SABC to reconsider its decision should they opt to scrap radio commentary for Super Rugby and the Currie Cup. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Bulls welcome back Springboks
Handré Pollard

Bulls welcome back Springboks

Bulls boss John Mitchell will field his strongest available match-day squad in their final pre-season warm-up against the Jaguares in Pretoria on Saturday. (more…)

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Sharks suffer injury blow
Louis Schreuder

Sharks suffer injury blow

Sharks scrumhalf Louis Schreuder will be out for ‘a while’ after injuring his hamstring in Saturday’s pre-season game against the Bulls. (more…)

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Botha to lead Sharks in Super Rugby
Ruan Botha

Botha to lead Sharks in Super Rugby

Lock Ruan Botha has been appointed as captain of the Sharks’ 45-man squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Botha led the Sharks in last year’s Currie Cup competition, and…

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Bulls embracing change
Embrose Papier

Bulls embracing change

The decision to back three young scrumhalves ahead of Springbok Rudy Paige points to a bold, new approach from the Bulls, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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