SA national anthem sound failure

A sound failure stopped Kurt Darren's rendition of the national anthem at Newlands but it didn't stop the 30,000 crowd.

Junior Boks coach and captain reaction

Dawie Theron and Handré Pollard talk about the 21-8 win against Samoa and the prospect of facing New Zealand again in the semi-finals.

Who will contest the Junior World Championship final?

Chiliboy to fight doping charge

Toulouse hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle is set to fight to clear his name after failing a dope test for the second time in his career.

Jantjies signs Japan deal

Elton Jantjies has signed for the NTT Shining Arcs and will not be available for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.

Dragons’ dirt-trackers hope to impress

Wales kick off their tour of South Africa against the EP Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in PE on Tuesday night.

Injuries hit Wallabies pack

Australia have made three injury-enforced changes for the second Test against France in Melbourne on Saturday.

Two pools of death in Champions Cup

The draw for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup has been made, with champions Toulon facing Leicester, Ulster and the Llanelli Scarlets.

Passing the test

Lions scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has proved he belongs in Super Rugby, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Ralepelle fails drug test

Chiliboy Ralepelle has tested positive for steroids, according to French sports daily L'Equipe.