World Cup set to expand

World Rugby is considering expanding the World Cup to include 24 teams by the 2023 tournament in France.

Black legend: Salie Fredericks

In the third instalment of SA Rugby magazine’s series on black rugby legends, GARY BOSHOFF looks back on the career of former Saru lock and captain Salie Fredericks.

Nkosi’s recovery on track

S’bu Nkosi will be eased back into training next week as he comes to the end of his rehabilitation for an ankle injury, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Springboks remain seventh

The World Rugby rankings remain unchanged after round three of the Rugby Championship.

Rassie: Botched lineout Siya’s fault

Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi, and not Bongi Mbonambi, was responsible for the lineout overthrow that led to a crucial try for the Wallabies in Brisbane.

‘Etzebeth a massive mountain of a man’

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has talked up Springbok second rowers Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert ahead of their clash in Wellington on Saturday.

Barrett: Jantjies a very skilful player

All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett says the Springboks have two good flyhalf options in Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard.

Erasmus: My contract means nothing

Coach Rassie Erasmus says his future depends on the Springboks getting a result from Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. 

Mapimpi blow for Boks

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.

Sharks fan mugged at Kings Park

A female Sharks supporter has been discharged from hospital after being the victim of an attempted robbery at Kings Park last Friday.