SA coach not worried about All Blacks

Neil Powell says his Blitzboks squad aren’t looking past their Pool A opponents at the Singapore Sevens as the All Blacks return to knock South Africa off their perch.

All Blacks back, Blitzboks ‘must prove it wasn’t a fluke’

New Zealand-based rugby writer Sam Smith says the Blitzboks have to prove their two-tournament unbeaten run and Sevens World Series title is “no fluke”.

Bok duo set for big-money moves to Japan

Faf de Klerk is reportedly linked with a big-money move to Japan, while Stormers-linked Lood de Jager may yet be swayed by the yen over the rand.

Ireland’s ‘lucky’ O’Brien to cash in his chips

Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien on Friday revealed he will retire at the end of the season.

Old Bok back for another dip in Shark Tank

Jannie du Plessis will add his experience and knowledge of the Sharks to the Lions’ front row for Saturday’s clash against his former team in Durban.

Watch: The bus is full – and Trokkie’s driving

Evan Roos who? Juarno Augustus went on the rampage for Northampton Saints in the Premiership on Saturday, reminding everyone back home in SA that the “Trokkie” is still rolling.

Cheetahs doing the business in Bloem

Promising flyhalf Siya Masuku is one of seven rising stars to put pen to paper on an extension with the Cheetahs.

RIP: Tom Smith hailed as ‘Scotland’s greatest’

Tom Smith was hailed as one of Scotland’s “best ever players” by national team coach Gregor Townsend on Wednesday following the former prop’s death aged 50.

Watch: Darts champ shows how to rugger

Darts champion Gerwyn Price shows how it’s done from the back of an impressive rolling maul in muddy Wales, before making it big on the oche.

State of the URC: All to play for in north-south duel

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew their old rivalry when the two sides lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday, with the winner one step closer to securing a coveted playoff spot in the URC.