Watch: Red card for Bok, penalty for Englishman

Watch: Red card for Bok, penalty for Englishman

Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese saw red for a headbutt against Italy last year, yet England prop Ellis Genge escaped with only a penalty for a similar incident on Saturday. The latter occurred in the 13th minute of the Six Nations clash at Twickenham, when Wales flank Alex Mann...

JP’s assistant gets USA gig

One of Sharks coach JP Pietersen’s key lieutenants has been appointed to the USA Eagles’ coaching team. According to Rapport, Sharks attack coach Dave Williams has been given permission by the Sharks to take on a consulting role that will run through to the 2027 World...
Blitzboks face Fiji in Perth Sevens final

Blitzboks face Fiji in Perth Sevens final

The Blitzboks produced a superb display to beat hosts Australia in their Perth Sevens semi-final on Sunday. Philip Snyman’s men scored four tries to win 28-12 after leading 14-5 at half-time. It was sweet revenge for the Blitzboks, who were beaten by Australia in...

Two prominent backs set to depart Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls could lose two star backs to overseas clubs at the end of the season. According to Rapport, a significant shift is looming at Loftus Versfeld, with Johan Ackermann’s Bulls squad set to undergo notable changes in the coming months. At the centre of...

SA waits anxiously on Champions Cup talks

South African rugby is watching closely as discussions gather pace over the future shape of the Investec Champions Cup. While SA’s Vodacom URC teams remain contractually committed to Europe’s elite club competitions until 2030, the long-term structure of the Champions...