Nations Championship: Golden goose or dead duck?

New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul has cast doubt over the long-term future of the newly launched Nations Championship. The 12-team competition will pit the Sanzaar nations – South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina – alongside invitational sides...

‘Boogieman’ to haunt Bulls midfield

The Sharks are excited by the attacking weapon they have in Jurenzo Julius. The ‘Boogieman’ was impressive in a losing cause against the Lions last week from inside centre – a position usually reserved for Sharks captain and Springbok André Esterhuizen. Julius...

Bok wing joins third-tier French club

A Springbok wing has signed with French third-division side Narbonne until the end of the season. The club confirmed the move this week, describing Aphiwe Dyantyi as a “powerful and hard-running” back capable of playing at centre or on the wing. Dyantyi, who burst...

Superbru: Stormers cage Lions, Bulls spear Sharks

The Stormers and Bulls will emerge triumphant on the Highveld this Saturday, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Cardiff vs Leinster (Friday, 9pm) Simon Borchardt: Leinster by 12 Juandre Joubert: Leinster by 8 Morne Esben: Leinster by 8 Dylan Johnson: Leinster by...

Fassi faces lengthy spell out

The Sharks will likely have to make their push for a top-eight finish in the Vodacom URC without Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi. Coach JP Pietersen confirmed on Thursday that the 28-year-old faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury...