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Frans Malherbe

Bulls losing streak against Stormers is a touchy subject – but there is no escaping it

South Africa

Bulls losing streak against Stormers is a touchy subject – but there is no escaping it

By Craig Ray

In the Boks’ huge, cohesive scrum, Frans Malherbe’s influence should not be underestimated

South Africa

In the Boks’ huge, cohesive scrum, Frans Malherbe’s influence should not be underestimated

By Jon Cardinelli

Stormers take confidence from doing homework as they prepare for resurgent Munster in URC final

South Africa

Stormers take confidence from doing homework as they prepare for resurgent Munster in URC final

By Craig Ray

Boks have it all to play for against Pumas as Rugby Championship remains alive

South Africa

Boks have it all to play for against Pumas as Rugby Championship remains alive

By Craig Ray

Nienaber continues to show single-minded clarity with five changes for All Blacks backlash

South Africa

Nienaber continues to show single-minded clarity with five changes for All Blacks backlash

By Craig Ray

Three South African teams in play-offs mark the URC’s coming-of-age

Sport

Three South African teams in play-offs mark the URC’s coming-of-age

By Craig Ray

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

South Africa

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

By Craig Ray

Test rugby is back, but without the World champs

Sport

Test rugby is back, but without the World champs

By Craig Ray

Chasing the Sun: A human story told through a rugby lens

South Africa

Chasing the Sun: A human story told through a rugby lens

By Yanga Sibembe