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Ernst van Rhyn has been a standout defender in this season’s Investec Champions Cup, and Sale will need him against Harlequins. The utility forward tops the defensive stats with 66 tackles at an 88% success rate, despite featuring in just three matches for Sale, one ahead of Glasgow’s Matt Fargerson. The former Stormer has established […]

Ernst van Rhyn has been a standout defender in this season’s Investec Champions Cup, and Sale will need him against Harlequins. The utility forward tops the defensive stats with 66 tackles at an 88% success rate, despite featuring in just three matches for Sale, one ahead of Glasgow’s Matt Fargerson. The former Stormer has established

Schalk Burger has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks could field a second-string side for their Nations Championship Tests in November. The debate was sparked by former Bok lock Victor Matfield, who said he had heard that Rassie Erasmus might take a “B-team” to Europe for the second leg of the new tournament to manage workloads

Schalk Burger has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks could field a second-string side for their Nations Championship Tests in November. The debate was sparked by former Bok lock Victor Matfield, who said he had heard that Rassie Erasmus might take a “B-team” to Europe for the second leg of the new tournament to manage workloads

Springbok great Bryan Habana expects a brutal battle when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Glasgow Warriors in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. Habana, who won back-to-back European titles with Toulon – one of the most dominant club sides in history – warned just how tough these fixtures can be. But he believes the Bulls

Powerhouse centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg insists Bordeaux Bègles are not thinking about back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles. The holders host the Leicester Tigers in the last 16 on Sunday. Van Rensburg’s French club marched to their first major trophy last May and reached this season’s knockouts as top seeds with a perfect run in

Springbok legend Bryan Habana has delivered a clear blueprint for the Stormers ahead of their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon in France. At the heart of it is finding a way to silence the home support. “The one thing I would definitely suggest to Dobbo [Stormers coach John Dobson], Dawie Snyman and the

New details have emerged around Ardie Savea’s contract talks with New Zealand Rugby, shedding light on a turbulent few weeks late last year. According to a report by RugbyPass writer Gregor Paul, there was no player revolt behind Scott Robertson’s sudden exit as All Blacks coach despite widespread speculation at the time. MORE: All Blacks

Five schools rugby festivals will be held around the country this Easter weekend. Kearsney, KES, St John’s and St Stithians will host their annual festivals, while Pretoria Boys’ High celebrates its 125-year anniversary with a two-day festival. KEARSNEY Thursday Glenwood vs Helpmekaar Framesby vs Peterhouse (Zimbabwe) Westville vs Transvalia Kearsney vs Rustenburg Milnerton vs EG

Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee insists his side are embracing the challenge of fighting on two fronts as they gear up for a high-stakes Investec Champions Cup clash against the Glasgow Warriors. With momentum building after successive URC wins, Coetzee says the Bulls are fully aligned with coach Johan Ackermann’s vision of competing deep into