State of the URC: Snorting Bulls await Stormers

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers clash in the last South African URC derby of the regular season at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The two great north-south rivals go into the encounter in deeply contrasting form. The Bulls are on a three-match...

Saffas Abroad: Lukhanyo dots down for Dynaboars

Lukhanyo Am got on the scoresheet for the Mitsubishi Dynaboars as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. Premiership Rugby Cup Bulls-bound flank Hanro Liebenberg started for the Leicester Tigers in their 46-21 win against Johann van Graan’s...

Ethan eager to become Bok hybrid

Ethan Hooker says he would happily follow the example set by André Esterhuizen and become a hybrid player in the Springbok setup. The 23-year-old, who was named Young Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, is open to being used in a loose forward role if required....

Snyman proud of clinical Blitzboks

Coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks delivered one of their best performances in a long time to win the Vancouver Sevens final. South Africa had to work hard to beat Australia 19-12 in their semi-final, but a first-half blitzkrieg set them on track for a 38-12...

Wallabies gold lures rugby league star

A top rugby league player has switched codes after signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force. NRL wing Zac Lomax has made the move to rugby union with immediate effect. The 26-year-old enjoyed a successful stint in the NRL with St George...