South Africa

Nothing casual about Chris Smith's drop into Dublin

SACS, situated in the plush southern suburbs of Newlands in the Western Cape, is the oldest school in South Africa, an institution that produced the most Springboks pre the second world war and also for...

MARCELL COETZEE & WARRICK GELANT MUST PERFORM! | Jacques Nienaber Press Conference

DHL Stormers 'Top Gun' Wings It Again

The top gun in the United Rugby Championship, DHL Stormers flyer Leolin Zas came dangerously close to turning in his wings.   Zas, 26, beat all comers with 11 tries in 11 matches this season to...

The infectious culture of Leinster

Former Springbok prop BJ Botha played 58 matches for Ulster and 111 for Munster between 2008 and 2016. He gives the URC a breakdown of just what makes the Irish giants Leinster so special and difficult...

Wales call up rookie Saracens prop

Wales have called up uncapped Saracens prop Sam Wainwright for their summer tour of South Africa.    Wainwright joins the squad amid Dragons tight-head Leon Brown’s withdrawal...

URC Dream Team

South African players dominate the United Rugby Championship Dream Team for the 2021-22 season.   Following the addition of the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers to the...

Junior Boks name squad for U20 6 Nations Summer Series

The Junior Springboks squad for the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Italy was announced on Tuesday, with six players who have Vodacom United Rugby Championship experienced named amongst the group...

Bulls name 28-man traveling squad for Semi Final in Dublin

The Bulls have jetted out to Dublin, where they will take on Leinster in their United Rugby Championship semifinal at the RDS Arena on Friday night.   Jake White and 28 of his charges will begin...

Exeter appoint new defence coach in Mouneimne

South African Omar Mouneimne has been appointed the new Exeter Chiefs defence coach ahead of the 2022/23 season.     The experienced South African will link up with the Devon...

URC Top Try Scorer & Ironman Award Winner Announced

Stormers wing Leolin Zas scored 11 tries over the course of the regular season to end the campaign at the top of the charts while Vodacom Bulls second-row Ruan Nortje takes home an award which recognises...