
Saffas Abroad: Joy and pain as Am says sayonara
Lukhanyo Am signed off his short stint at Kobe Steelers with a try on a weekend of mixed emotions for the South Africans playing abroad.
Lukhanyo Am signed off his short stint at Kobe Steelers with a try on a weekend of mixed emotions for the South Africans playing abroad.
Manie Libbok has his fingers crossed his red-hot form for the Stormers will earn him a maiden Springbok call-up.
Coach John Dobson waits anxiously on whether the Stormers can secure Free State Cheetahs hooker Wilmar Arnoldi on loan again.
Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.
Franchise legend Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has hinted the Sharks aren’t done recruiting, as “there are things in the pipeline”.
On a day full of drama in schools rugby, KES claimed a narrow victory over rivals Jeppe High, while Paul Roos stunned Paarl Gimnasium with a come-from-behind away win on Saturday.
Clayton Blommetjies has promised to kick less than incumbent Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant when he joins the Cape side next season.
The Blues underlined their title credentials, the Brumbies showed signs of being a serious threat and the Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific.
The Vodacom Bulls survived two yellow cards and a second-half fightback from Griquas to reclaim pole position in the Currie Cup with victory at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.
Samoan loose forward Kelly Meafua died on Friday night after jumping from a bridge into the river Tarn during an evening of festivities, his club Montauban confirmed on Saturday.