Stander is a ‘shining example’ for residency rule

Former Ireland captain Rory Best says retiring No 8 CJ Stander is ‘unequivocally’ an example of how rugby’s residency rules can be a positive.

‘Siya is still in pre-season’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says star signing Siya Kolisi still needs more time to adjust to the team’s systems after he was left out of the team to face the Lions.

De Villiers hits out at SA referees

Peter de Villiers has slammed the quality of South Africa’s referees after his EP Elephants suffered their third heavy defeat in the Preparation Series on Wednesday evening.

Bulls bring back Boks for derby

Cornal Hendricks and Trevor Nyakane have returned to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for their Preparation Series clash with the Stormers in Pretoria on Friday.

Savea names Springbok as player he most wants to play alongside

In an Instagram Q&A with his fans, All Black flank Ardie Savea named the rugby player he would most like to play alongside one day.

Powell appointment would be a Sharks masterstroke

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell will sharpen the teeth of the Sharks’ attacking gameplan should he decide to end his long association with sevens rugby, writes DYLAN JACK.

Moerat to lead Stormers as Boks return

Salmaan Moerat will wear the Stormers captain’s armband for the first time in their Preparation Series clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Residency rule, Stander retirement ‘makes mockery of the game’

Pacific Rugby Players Welfare chief executive and former player Dan Leo has questioned rugby residency rules following CJ Stander’s surprise retirement.

Venter to fulfil new technical advisory role at Sharks

Vastly experienced coach Brendan Venter will formally fulfil a key role as the Sharks’ on-field technical advisor. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Five players with spectator appeal

Although most rugby around the world continues to be played without stadium fans, CRAIG LEWIS takes a nostalgic look at South African players worth the price of admission.