Smith to skip DC as most capped AB back

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith was named in the New Zealand team to play Wales on Saturday, when he will surpass Dan Carter as the most-capped back in All Blacks history.

How Bok poached Saffas for Sharks

A World Cup-winning Springbok has been revealed as one of the chief recruiters of top South African players for Sale Sharks.

‘Chubby’ Ox on how the oval ball changed his life

Ox Nche reveals what set him on the rugby path in a new YouTube series showcasing how the sport has influenced the current crop of Springboks.

Bok outcast: I was in a WhatsApp group

Forgotten Test-capped flyhalf Robert du Preez hasn’t given up on his Springbok aspirations and wants to reopen the lines of communication with the national coaches.

Rassie waiting on two Boks

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have delayed the call-up of injured wing Sbu Nkosi and flank Marco van Staden for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.

Saffas Abroad: Ruan roars, Tambwe and Tedder soar

South Africans starred on another action-packed weekend of northern hemisphere rugby, with Ruan Ackermann and Madosh Tambwe and journeyman Tristan Tedder delivering eye-catching performances.

Bulls bench bullies Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls bench scored three fourth-quarter tries to sink the Sharks in the URC derby at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.

Sharks may still catch Koch

The Sharks haven’t given up on adding World Cup-winning tighthead prop Vincent Koch to a Springbok-laden squad in Durban.

Double blow for All Blacks

The All Blacks will be without the services of two of New Zealand’s most influential players for the rest of 2022.

Rassie tempted to stick Kolbe at 15

Cheslin Kolbe is a contender to start at fullback when the Springboks face Ireland and France on their end-of-year tour to Europe.