All Blacks overcome physical Samoa

The All Blacks kicked off their international season with a hard-fought 25-16 victory over Samoa in a historic Test in Apia on Wednesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bakkies happy to retire on ‘own terms’

Bakkies Botha says he is at peace with his decision to retire from international rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

JJ eager for Bok return

Vodacom Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht hasn't given up on a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Du Toit to leave Sharks

Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has confirmed he will be leaving the Sharks at the end of October.

‘Damian can play anywhere’

Springbok assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says Damian de Allende's versatility will be a major asset to the national team this season. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

‘Swearing was unacceptable’

Sacked Saru referees boss André Watson admits he should not have used foul language when speaking to his whistle-blowers.

Saru sacks Watson

The South African Rugby Union has terminated the employment of referees boss André Watson.

De Klerk, Fourie sign with Lions

The Lions have announced the contracting of Pumas duo Faf de Klerk and Corné Fourie for the 2016 season.

Sharks settle for continuity

Director of rugby Gary Gold says the Sharks cannot afford to have a knee-jerk reaction when it comes to appointing any new coach, reports CRAIG LEWIS.