SA’s top loosies: Here are the numbers

In a week featuring heated debate around South Africa’s best loose-forward options, ZELIM NEL presents the data.

Bok speedster eyes swift return after surgery

“I’ll be back” says Sbu Nkosi, after the injured Springbok had surgery in a bid to end a run of misfortune and return to the playing field.

Watch: ‘Louw a better fit for Boks than Roos’

Nick Mallett, Jonathan Mokuena and Swys de Bruin discuss why some players were not included in the latest Springboks alignment camp and whether it means their chances of making the national squad are over.

Roos, Louw rock north-south derby

There should be place for the talents of both Elrigh Louw and Evan Roos when it comes to South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup challenge.

Bulls bring ex-Lion prop to Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls have boosted their scrum with the acquisition of former Lions loosehead prop Dylan Smith on a long-term deal.

Tappe to tap into ‘Hawk-Eye’

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is considering implementing Hawk-Eye to speed up match-play, says Tappe Henning, the URC’s head of officials.

Sharks move beckons for yet another Bok

Aphiwe Dyantyi has reportedly moved to Durban and could be offered a rugby career lifeline by the Sharks when his doping ban comes to an end in 2023.

ICYMI: Stormers edge Bulls in dramatic derby

The Stormers recorded their second URC derby win over the Vodacom Bulls this season, claiming the bragging rights after a tense clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

ICYMI: Ruthless Sharks tame Lions

The Sharks produced a statement performance against the Lions in wet conditions at Kings Park on Saturday with a bonus-point win that lifted them to sixth position in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

White: Bulls are still alive and kicking

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls are still very much in the race to top the SA Shield while also aiming a dig at the Stormers after his team’s loss in Cape Town on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.