SOUTH-AFRICA

Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus: Rugby is in great shape at the moment

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that rugby's entertainment value is already high despite attempts to change the laws.

Swys de Bruin

Continued gains for Bok Women as they prepare for Rugby World Cup

A second alignment camp ticked a couple of boxes for the Springbok Women coaching staff and players this past weekend.

Makazole Mapimpi

Bok winger Makazole Mapimpi banned after eye gouge incident

Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.

Willie le Roux

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux to stay on at Bulls with new role on the cards – report

Veteran Springboks full-back Willie le Roux looks set to continue playing his club rugby at the Bulls after it was initially revealed that he would be leaving the Pretoria-based outfit.

Damian de Allende and Handre Pollard

Springbok star Handre Pollard in high demand as contract nears end

With his contract at Leicester Tigers expiring at the end of the season, double World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard is hot property.

Lood de Jager

Bok Lood de Jager continues to shine in the Land of the Rising Sun

Springbok lock Lood de Jager continued on his road to Bok redemption with another solid performance in Japan League One this past weekend.