Team of the Year: Halfbacks

In the fourth of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2022.

Team of the Year: Back row

In the third of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2022.

Engelbrecht free to tackle Lions

DHL Stormers flank Willie Engelbrecht is free to play after being cleared by an independent panel following a citing from the Vodacom Bulls.

Pollard is back!

Handre Pollard will make his long-awaited return from injury when he debuts for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership clash against Sale Sharks on Friday night.

Festive derbies attract record URC crowds

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship drew in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures.

Bulls brace for ‘full blast’ Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls expect the Sharks to recall their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park.

By the numbers: Stormers vs Lions

The DHL Stormers will look to finish 2022 unbeaten at home when they host the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

By the numbers: Sharks vs Bulls

The rivalry between the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls resumes when the two sides do battle in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park on Saturday.

Zas ready for last big push of 2022

Fresh from scoring in a North-South derby win, Leolin Zas is looking forward to helping the DHL Stormers cap off an unbeaten year at home against the Lions on Saturday.

Watch: How rugby changed Du Plessis’ life

Having recently completed his return to the Sharks, Muller du Plessis recalls how the support of his friends and family helped him recover from a serious injury at high school and become a Blitzboks star.