Koch: Scrum battle will be decisive

Vincent Koch expects the scrum to play a defining role when the Sharks face the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. South African teams dominate the URC scrum statistics, with the Vodacom Bulls leading the way. The men from...
Koch: Lions-Sharks a top-eight shootout

Koch: Lions-Sharks a top-eight shootout

Sharks prop Vincent Koch says Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Ellis Park could determine which side reaches the playoffs. All four South African teams are in the top 10 on the log, with the Sharks set to face the Lions and a resurgent Vodacom Bulls...
Watch: Varsity Cup law innovation explained

Watch: Varsity Cup law innovation explained

Varsity Cup teams can turn down a conversion attempt and instead take a tap to attempt to score another try. Here’s how it works … Go for the conversion or decline and take the tap The newest innovation in the #VarsityCup served up some drama in round one. Here’s a...

Eddie: NZ rugby not smelling good

Eddie Jones has compared New Zealand rugby’s current turmoil to Manchester United after the departure of Alex Ferguson. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, the Japan coach weighed in on the fallout from Scott Robertson’s recent exit as All Blacks boss, suggesting the...

Woodward: Time to unleash Pollock

Clive Woodward has urged England coach Steve Borthwick to start flank Henry Pollock against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday and pick a No 10 who can get the attack firing. England’s 12-match winning run came to an abrupt halt with a 31-20 defeat to Scotland at...

Sharks land attack coach

The Sharks have filled the vacant attack coach role under head coach JP Pietersen. According to Rapport, Edinburgh attack coach and former Griquas coach Scott Mathie will return to Durban. Edinburgh confirmed on Monday that the 43-year-old will leave the club at the...