One Bok on Owen’s list of best captains he reffed
Respected former referee Nigel Owens has named the all-time standout skippers he officiated, which includes just one Springbok and two former World Player of the Year winners.
Ex-Lions, Wales captain Phil Bennett dies
Former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Phil Bennett has died aged 73, it was announced on Sunday, as tributes poured in for a flyhalf whose “magic” brought “spectators out of their seats”.
State of the Currie Cup: Battle lines drawn for semis
The rejuvenated Free State Cheetahs and defending Currie Cup champions Vodacom Bulls will both look to maximise home advantage in the semi-finals.
Get your tickets to the Vodacom URC final!
Fans are queuing up to be part of the all-South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship final between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
No Beale, Hodge as Rennie readies Wallabies
Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.
Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown
Beauden Barrett declared it is “the final everyone wanted” as the Blues and the Crusaders set about patching up their wounded troops for next weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific showdown.
Italy legend to play until 40
Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse, who turns 39 in September, has delayed his much-publicised retirement plans by signing a new one-year deal with Toulon.
Cheetahs maul Bulls to clinch top spot
The Free State Cheetahs hammered the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday night to finish first in the Currie Cup standings.
Cullen: Bulls make URC a ‘bloody challenge now’
Coach Leo Cullen says the Vodacom Bulls dumping Leinster out of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship foretells a “painful” end to Irish dominance in the competition.
RECAP: Cheetahs vs Bulls
Follow the live action as the Cheetahs host the Vodacom Bulls in a top-of-the-table #CurrieCup clash in Bloemfontein.
