De Allende ranks Irish above Cape faithful

The Stormers and WP fans cheered Damian de Allende for seven years, but the Springbok says he “never played at a club” with more passionate support at away games than Munster.

Saffas Abroad: Willie shines as Bok mates team up

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving SA players in Japan, England and France, including an impressive try for Willie le Roux, along with a ‘try assist’ between Springbok teammates. 

Watch: Bok centres in sync in Japan

Jesse Kriel provided a try assist for fellow Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am during a Japan Rugby League One clash on Sunday.

Falcons swoop for ex-Bulls flyhalf

Former Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman has joined the Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal after parting ways with Bath.

Double blow to SA front-row stocks

Ex-Cheetahs props Boan Venter and Luan de Bruin will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Edinburgh have confirmed.

Vermeulen to ‘fight like a dog’ for Exeter

Jacques Vermeulen says Exeter Chiefs will “fight like dogs” to secure a playoff berth in the English Premiership.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen stuns Premiership leaders

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the UK, Ireland, France and Japan, including Andre Esterhuizen’s last-gasp winner for Harlequins in the English Premiership.

De Allende dominates as Munster move up

Damian de Allende was prominent as Munster leapfrogged Ulster with a 24-17 win in Belfast that lifted them into third place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

New injury blow for Bok star

Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende powers Munster to Euro quarters

Damian de Allende produced a performance showcasing his world-class status as South Africans enjoyed varied success in the European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs over the weekend.