SA title-winner relishing return to Shark Tank

Stephan Lewies is well aware what lies in store for his Harlequins team as they prepare to enter the Shark Tank this weekend.

Siya fronts Bok-powered Sharks

Siya Kolisi will lead a Sharks XV bolstered by several Springboks, including Eben Etzebeth, when the Durbanites host Harlequins in their Champions Cup debut clash on Saturday.

Third time’s a charm for Kriel at France 2023?

Veteran utility back Jesse Kriel has his fingers crossed that he gets a shot with the Springboks when they defend their Rugby World Cup title next year.

White: Champions Cup warning for ‘naive’ SA teams

World Cup-winning coach Jake White has compared the European Champions Cup to Test matches, as South African teams debut in the competition on Saturday.

Watch: Blitzboks turn on their own

Christie Grobbelaar took a bit of a ribbing from his teammates, while Zain Davids explained why they call him ‘Putty’, as the Blitzboks kicked back before the Cape Town leg of 2022-23 Sevens Series.

Nel hits the ground running for Stormers

Ruhan Nel wasted no time in picking up where he left off for the DHL Stormers, starring in a sensational try-scoring return from injury.

World Cup hero to help coach England

One of English rugby’s all-time greats is reportedly set to join a new-look England coaching team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Shakes: Blitzboks’ vibe feels different

Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight when he leads out a youthful side in this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.

Adonis to make Cape Town debut for Blitzboks

Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo has included Darren Adonis in the Blitzboks’ playmaking role for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium.

Bok wing backs Saints’ Champs Cup charge

Courtnall Skosan has welcomed the inclusion of South African teams into the Champions Cup, but believes his Northampton Saints side will go all the way this season.