Lions tour in SA needs limited fan concession

Stadiums at even quarter capacity would provide at least a semblance of much-needed atmosphere for the Boks’ series against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls suffer Jacobs setback

Vodacom Bulls wing Stravino Jacobs has been ruled out for six weeks after suffering a fractured finger against the Pumas earlier this month.

Fixtures, results, team sheets

Check out some of the important fixtures, results and team sheets that form part of this week’s rugby menu.

Alexander pleads to keep Lions tour in SA, boost economy

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander is desperate to boost the economy by clearing any impediments to South Africa hosting the British & Irish Lions tour.

Duhan leads Scotland’s record rout of Italy

Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries to propel Scotland to a record 52-10 victory over a hapless Italian side at Murrayfield.

Great escape for Bulls at Loftus

A tryline blunder from Juarno Augustus allowed the Vodacom Bulls to escape with a 34-29 win over the Stormers at Loftus on Friday night.

New issue: Kolbe’s inspiring story

Exclusive interviews with Cheslin Kolbe and Siya Kolisi headline the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, which is now on sale.

France to spoil Wales Grand Slam?

Predict the Winner: Smarting from a close loss against England, will France bounce back in Paris to hand Wales their first defeat in the 2021 Six Nations championship?

Bulls to crush Stormers?

Predict the Winner: What’s going to happen tonight when a new-look Stormers lineup takes on a Bok-boosted Vodacom Bulls squad at Loftus Versfeld?

Turning a blind eye to forward passes devalues the game

Isn’t it fantastic that refs are blowing forward passes again, writes ZELIM NEL.