Springbok and Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has officially announced his retirement from rugby, concluding a professional career that lasted nearly two decades as he prepares to transition from the pitch to the boxing ring.
The R1.3-billion private equity deal between SA Rugby (SARU) and Seattle-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) appears to be on the verge of collapse due to reported dissent from leading rugby unions.
Rassie Erasmus has taken to X to respond to the comments made by outgoing World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont about the Springboks' fearsome 'Bomb Squad'.
Debate continues to rage over the controversial 20-minute red which is edging closer to a global trial after World Rugby proposed the law amendment ahead of November's meeting.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has thrown his support firmly behind the women's game and its ever-impressive growth.
Although he has shone in various backline roles during his fledgling career, Springbok and Bulls utility back Canan Moodie feels outside centre is the position which he will settle on.