Jake White

Jake: Bring in a player draft

Jake White says rugby union needs a player draft system in order for South African Super Rugby franchises to catch up to their New Zealand counterparts. The 2007 World Cup-winning coach believes SA Rugby must embrace professionalism and implement an annual draft that would allow top players to be shared among the Super Rugby franchises. ‘The NFL has marketed the… Read more →

Boishaai battle past Affies

Boishaai battle past Affies

Paarl Boys' beat Affies 19-14, while there were also wins for Grey College, Paarl Gim, Paul Roos, Glenwood, Oakdale, Stellenberg and Boland Landbou on day three of the Wildeklawer festival in Kimberley. DYLAN JACK reports. In an end-to-end clash, Boishaai were made to work hard to extend their unbeaten run against South African teams, as they went 14-5 behind against… Read more →

Paarl Gim pip Monnas in thriller

Paarl Gim pip Monnas in thriller

Paarl Gimnasium scored a last-minute try to beat Monument 34-31, while there were also wins for Paarl Boys', Outeniqua, Glenwood, Welkom Gim and Paul Roos on day two of the Wildeklawer Schools Festival. DYLAN JACK reports. In an end-to-end match played at a frenetic pace, Monument came back from a 22-19 half-time deficit to lead 31-29 heading into the final… Read more →

Boks brace for June ‘juggling act’

Boks brace for June ‘juggling act’

Rassie Erasmus admits that the Springbok management team will need to think outside the box with regard to its planning and selections this June. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Twitter reaction to Habana's retirement

Twitter reaction to Habana’s retirement

What former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Springbok legend Bryan Habana. Special memories with a #Legend of the game and a true friend. Our 1st Test Cap. Rugby will miss you! Blessings for the future @bryanhabana_ @janinehabana #twitter #linkedin #rugby #rugbyplayers https://t.co/2oO1vCXqM4 pic.twitter.com/lpbMqFZEeN — Juandre Kruger (@JuandreKruger5) April 25, 2018 Congratulations on your outstanding… Read more →

Schools results (21 April)

Schools results (21 April)

All the results from schools fixtures across the country as they come in. Gauteng Monument 68 Garsfontein 31 Watch full match Menlopark 27 EG Jansen 22 Transvalia 38 Pietersburg 0  Nelspruit 22 Eldoraigne 19   Kempton Park 24 HTS Middelburg 40 Jeppe 59 Westville 32 KES 3 Affies 12 Western Province Paul Roos 43 Grey High 8   Wynberg 28 Paarl Boys' 32… Read more →

Ashley Johnson

Former Bok fails drugs test

Wasps hooker Ashley Johnson has been temporarily suspended after failing an out-of-competition drugs test in February.