SA Rugby magazine

Saffas Abroad: Mixed fortunes for Boks in Europe

Duane Vermeulen’s Ulster and Trevor Nyakane’s Racing 92 were victorious, while Faf de Klerk’s Sale Sharks and Damian de Allende’s Munster suffered defeat in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse of the Stormers celebrate the win during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

ICYMI: Stormers edge Bulls in dramatic derby

The Stormers recorded their second URC derby win over the Vodacom Bulls this season, claiming the bragging rights after a tense clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Phepsi Buthelezi of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 09, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

ICYMI: Ruthless Sharks tame Lions

The Sharks produced a statement performance against the Lions in wet conditions at Kings Park on Saturday with a bonus-point win that lifted them to sixth position in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

Watch: Controversial Dayimani tackle on Arendse

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White believes Stormers flanker Hacjivah Dayimani got off lightly for a high tackle on fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Vodacom Blue Bulls players congratulate David Kriel of the Vodacom Blue Bulls after scoring another try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on April 06, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Bulls beat WP in shootout

Defending champions the Vodacom Bulls moved into first place on the Currie Cup log following a bonus-point victory over rivals Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening.

Faf, Lood to depart Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Springboks Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will leave the Premiership club at the end of the current season.

Watch: 2021 Lions series documentary trailer

Two Sides, SuperSport’s official documentary series of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to premiere in May.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: JC Pretorius of South Africa runs with the ball during the match between South Africa and Ireland on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

Blitzboks pleased to have NZ, Fiji back on circuit

Springbok Sevens star JC Pretorius says the team is looking forward to potentially facing Fiji and the All Blacks Sevens, when they return to the World Rugby Sevens series in Singapore this weekend.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 28, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: How to get the best out of Bosch

Supersport pundit Swys de Bruin provides insight into how Sean Everitt and the Sharks can get the best out of flyhalf Curwin Bosch on a consistent basis, following his much-improved performance this past weekend.

Toulon's South African winger Cheslin Kolbe (L) hands off Lyon's Fijian wing Noa Seru Nakaitaci during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Lyon (LOU) and Toulon (RCT) at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon, eastern France, on April 2, 2022. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Kolbe hawks a screamer for Toulon

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe showed why chasing a kick for touch is important when he scored this superb opportunistic try for Toulon in the French Top 14 on Saturday.