Serfontein, Goosen combine to seal Challenge Cup win for Montpellier

A moment of magic from Springboks Jan Serfontein and Johan Goosen inspired Montpellier to an 18-17 victory over Leicester Tigers in the European Challenge Cup final.

Wiese’s tigerish drive to prove doubters wrong

Jasper Wiese explains what motivated a move to Leicester Tigers that has catapulted the powerhouse No 8 into the Springbok frame.

No Lions fans: ‘We’ve had the carpet pulled from under us’

The CEO of South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona, says it has been difficult to accept not having an influx of foreign visitors for the Bristish & Irish Lions series.

Kiwi replaces Franco Smith as Italy coach

Franco Smith will be replaced as head coach of Italy by New Zealander Kieran Crowley on a three-year deal, which includes the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Young player spotlight: Eyes on Louw, Tshituka

Elrigh Louw and Vincent Tshituka are young players who look destined for higher honours in the future, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Mallett: White flag went up from Sharks tight five

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Bulls’ 43-9 win against the Sharks in Pretoria.

Chiefs hang on to complete NZ Trans-Tasman whitewash

The Chiefs hung on with 14 men to beat the Western Force 20-19 and complete a clean sweep for New Zealand’s sides in the opening round of the Trans-Tasman tournament.

‘Boks to be ready for the Lions’

The chief rugby writer for Britain’s The Telegraph has played down suggestions that the Springboks will be undercooked for the Lions series.

Bulls name powerful pack to tackle Sharks at Loftus

Two Springboks will make a return to the Bulls side to front the Sharks in a top-of-the-table clash at Loftus on Saturday.

Five one-cap Boks that could still represent South Africa

SA Rugby magazine takes a look at five players who have only represented the Springboks once, but might do so again in the future.