Mvovo up for chase

Lwazi Mvovo is feeling quietly confident as he heads into his first World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Boks should be scared of Japan’

Lock Hitoshi Ono believes Japan has the ability to instill fear into the Springboks.

Etzebeth in doubt for opener

Eben Etzebeth is in a race against time to be fit for the Springboks’ World Cup opener against Japan on Saturday.

Beware the whistle blowers

The influence of refereeing cannot be overlooked at the upcoming World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP humble Sharks at home

Western Province​ scored three tries within the first 15 minutes of the second half as they secured a 37-27 bonus-point win over the Sharks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Currie Cup preview (Round 6)

The Vodacom Blue Bulls or Golden Lions will emerge as outright Currie Cup front-runners on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. 

SA are World Cup host ‘contenders’

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has confirmed that South Africa is a contender to host the 2019 World Cup should Japan be stripped of the event.

Watson still missing for Kings

Experienced centre Tim Whitehead will continue to lead the EP Kings in the absence of injured Luke Watson.

Groom to lead Western Province

Scrumhalf Nic Groom will captain Western Province against the Sharks on Saturday in the absence of injured Nizaam Carr.

Bok boost for Blue Bulls

Springbok Jan Serfontein will start at inside centre when the Vodacom Blue Bulls take on the Golden Lions at Loftus.