How drama unfolded before Sharks-Bulls clash
The Bulls’ call to turn down the Sharks’ request to field two of their Springbok props caused huge drama in the lead-up to the Rainbow Cup fixture between the two teams on Saturday.
Highlights: Bulls too good for Sharks
Look back at the highlights of Saturday’s match that saw the Bulls claim another resounding win over the Sharks at Kings Park.
Bulls or Sharks to face Italians in Rainbow Cup final
PRO14 Rugby has confirmed that Benetton will progress to the Rainbow Cup final after their round-six match against the Ospreys was called off due to Covid-19.
Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 5)
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the fifth and penultimate round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.
SA’s Rainbow Cup finalist won’t be at full-strength
No Springbok squad squad members will feature in a Rainbow Cup final or any franchise games against the British & Irish Lions.
Vermeulen injury ‘not good’, Jantjies has ‘respiratory’ illness
Coaches Jake White and John Dobson have shed further light on the injury status around Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen and Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies respectively.
Ward close to besting Barrett’s record
Sharks centre Jeremy Ward has come within two seconds of All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett’s fitness drill record.
Coetzee is a back-row warrior worth Bok consideration
Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Italy to host maiden intercontinental Rainbow Cup final
The Stadio di Monigo in Treviso, Italy will play host to the ‘North vs South’ Rainbow Cup final on 19 June.
Bok in line for Bulls debut after Rainbow Cup SA break
The Bulls look set to be boosted by the return of a Springbok in just over a week’s time, while several other players are expected to also regain fitness before the Rainbow Cup SA resumes next weekend.
