SABC radio rejects rugby
The SABC has scrapped radio commentary for Super Rugby and Currie Cup matches.
Sharks suffer injury setbacks
Sharks scrumhalf Louis Schreuder and centre Jeremy Ward will be sidelined for lengthy periods because of injuries sustained during pre-season matches.
Muir ‘blown away’ by talent
Dick Muir says a desire to contribute to an ambitious new vision at the Sharks is what inspired him to rejoin the coaching ranks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Indo-Pacific tournament will happen’
Australian businessman Andrew Forrest says the Indo-Pacific Championship will go ahead with or without Rugby Austalia’s approval.
Pre-season a tough grind
A lot of planning and hard work goes into the pre-season, writes Hurricanes assistant coach JOHN PLUMTREE.
Bulls welcome back Boks
Bulls boss John Mitchell will field his strongest available match-day squad in their final pre-season warm-up against the Jaguares in Pretoria on Saturday.
Senatla shifts focus
Blitzboks superstar Seabelo Senatla wants to put himself in contention for Springbok selection, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Good challenge for Blitzboks’ system’
Werner Kok says the Blitzboks’ depth will be tested over the next month due to injuries and players joining their Super Rugby franchises. Kwagga Smith (Lions), Seabelo Senatla (Stormers) and Tim Agaba (Bulls) are set to return to fifteens, having played in the first four tournaments of this season’s World Rugby Sevens Series. Captain Philip Snyman and Ruhan Nel were… Read more →
Stormers sweat over Louw
Wilco Louw suffered a hip flexor injury in the Stormers’ Super Rugby warm-up match against the Bulls on Saturday. The sides played to a 26-26 draw at Boland Stadium in Wellington, but the Stormers are counting the costs of the result following the injury to their first-choice tighthead prop. The Stormers have confirmed Louw underwent scans, but further assessments are… Read more →
Sharks too good for Racing
Marius Louw scored a brace of tries as the Sharks claimed a 31-14 win over Racing 92 in Hong Kong on Saturday.
