‘Sanitizing rugby will destroy its identity’

Mark Keohane is in full agreement with John Smit’s view on rugby and that trying to sanitize the game will destroy its DNA.

Sexton to lead star-studded Leinster against Sharks

Johnny Sexton will lead a Leinster outfit packed with quality in his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start of the season against the Sharks on Saturday.

Wounded Moodie to miss Bok tour

Jake White delivered mixed news on the injury front for the Vodacom Bulls and Springboks, with Canan Moodie set to miss the end-of-year tour to Europe. 

Stormers fume over Sandi suspension

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers have been left “flabbergasted” over the three-game suspension handed down to young tighthead prop Sazi Sandi.

Wessels gets Bulls shot in Glasgow

21-year-old Jan-Hendrik Wessels will make his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start when the Vodacom Bulls take on Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Stormers unleash Sacha, Samoan on Zebre

Sacha Mngomezulu and debutant Alapati Leiua will power the DHL Stormers midfield in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre on Saturday.

Elton set for France return?

Elton Jantjies is reportedly the subject of interest from French giants Toulon, who are prepared to offer the Springbok flyhalf a career lifeline.

Notshe starts as Sharks rotate pack for Leinster clash

The Sharks have made just two changes to their starting pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

Bond with Leyds key to Rhule’s La Rochelle revival

Raymond Rhule says having a “special bond” with fellow Springbok Dillyn Leyds has allowed the pair to blossom at La Rochelle, before Saturday’s French Top 14 trip to Bayonne.

Bok Women to open World Cup in front of record crowd

The Springbok Women will play the Rugby World Cup opening match against France in front of a record 40,000 sell-out crowd at Eden Park on Saturday.