Dobson: Nel citing ‘mind-blowing’ 

Stormers coach John Dobson says he was gobsmacked when he found out that Ruhan Nel had been cited for his tackle on Connacht flyhalf Conor Fitzgerald last week.

‘Accidental coach’ McNamara feels at home in Sharks ‘oven’

Sharks assistant coach and former Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has opened up on adapting to the Durban heat and humidity and how he went from maths teacher to rugby coach.

Lions feeling the heat from horror start to 2022

Lions assistant coach Wessel Roux has admitted that the team is feeling the pressure from their poor start to 2022 in the Currie Cup and Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but still believe they can turn things around.

Am heading to Japan, Kolisi to lead Sharks in URC

Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am has signed a deal with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers that will see him spend a short stint in Japan before returning to the Sharks.

Rowntree: Bulls, Lions so big it’s ‘unfair’

Graham Rowntree says Munster are bracing for a physical onslaight in their eagerly-anticipated return to South Africa this month to face the Vodacom Bulls and Lions.

Stormers retain World Cup winner

Herschel Jantjies has signed a two-year extension with the Stormers, keeping the Springbok scrumhalf at the Cape franchise until at least 2024.

Now Ruhan Nel cited for big hit

The Stormers woes continue as centre Ruhan Nel has been cited for his tackle on Connacht flyhalf Conor Fitzgerald on Saturday.

SA teams primed to accelerate into URC playoffs

With the South African leg of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship scheduled for next week, the Sharks, Stormers and Vodacom Bulls are all in position to make a run at the playoff places.

Watch: Embrose ate inembe instead of ProNutro!

Look back at some of the best tries from this past weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with the isiXhosa commentary team behind the mic.

Mallett: Quality of Euro refs is poor

SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin, Nick Mallett and Hanyani Shimange are frustrated with the inconsistencies in officiating between competitions.