Bulls bring in Bok as front-row consultant

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the successful recruitment of former prop, Werner Kruger, as a coaching consultant focused on working with the team’s front row.

Stormers to front Bulls without Malherbe

Frans Malherbe remains unavailable for Stormers selection ahead of their United Rugby Championship match against rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

De Allende’s injury woes continue

Munster have confirmed that Damian de Allende has been ruled out for “a number of weeks” due to an abdominal injury.

De Allende set for Munster exit

Springbok centre Damian de Allende is reportedly set to leave Munster to take up a contract with a Japanese club at the end of the season.

Bok great joins Bulls coaching staff

Springbok and Bulls legend Fourie du Preez will provide input as a part-time coaching consultant and mentor at the Vodacom Bulls.

Matfield comes out to bat for under-fire Van Graan

Springbok great Victor Matfield has come out in defence of Munster coach Johann van Graan in the wake of widespread criticism against him in Irish rugby circles.

Bok scrumhalf calls it quits

Springbok and Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronje has called time on his professional rugby career.

Van Graan responds to criticism: I want to be here

Johann van Graan has hit back at suggestions he is not committed to Munster and dismissed ill-advised recommendations that he should step down from his position as head coach prematurely.

Watch: ‘Specmagic’ step leaves Oupa in the dust

In his first contact training session since suffering a knee injury, Rosko Specman produced some hot side-stepping that put Cheetahs teammate Oupa Mohoje flat on his back.

English, Welsh clubs threaten to boycott France fixtures

Several English and Welsh clubs are in talks over plans to pull out of European Champions Cup fixtures in France, amid ongoing concerns around quarantine restrictions.