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Bulls hero Kriel ready for fullback as not ‘over-thinking’ kicks the key to success

Bulls hero Kriel ready for fullback as not ‘over-thinking’ kicks the key to success

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 18m ago

After slotting the match-winning penalty against Leinster, Bulls utility back David Kriel reveals his relaxed approach to pressure kicks ahead of Saturday's URC clash against Zebre.

Sharks’ Jenkins reveals plan to tackle Leinster’s Springbok giant Snyman in URC clash

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 1h ago

Sharks lock Jason Jenkins discusses the formidable challenge of containing Springbok giant RG Snyman in Saturday's crucial URC match against Leinster in Durban, revealing there's 'no secret' to stopping his former teammate as the Sharks aim to improve on their narrow victory over Zebre.

Sharks’ Jenkins reveals plan to tackle Leinster’s Springbok giant Snyman in URC clash

Sharks’ Jenkins reveals plan to tackle Leinster’s Springbok giant Snyman in URC clash

Bulls must back Johannes as Jake hopes for ‘fantastic catalyst’

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 24, 2025

Bulls must back Johannes as Jake hopes for ‘fantastic catalyst’

Big Lions fish Van der Merwe is heading for the Shark Tank

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

Big Lions fish Van der Merwe is heading for the Shark Tank

Sharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

Sharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 23, 2025

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

Siya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Siya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

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Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 22, 2025

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

By Herman Gibbs | Published Mar 21, 2025

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

Human Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Plumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 21, 2025

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

By Matshelane Mamabolo | Published Mar 20, 2025

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

Hugo Broos: It will be a disaster if Bafana Bafana don’t win crucial Lesotho World Cup qualifier

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Mar 20, 2025

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

Four-Day Series wrap: Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores second ton for Titans vs Western Province

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 20, 2025

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 20, 2025

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

Tricky blocks can’t slow down ‘always competitive’ Marioné Fourie after world-lead time at ASA Grand Prix

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

By OWN Correspondent | Published Mar 20, 2025

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

Port Natal Bowls teams shine at Inter-District events

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 20, 2025

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

Namibia’s loss is South Africa’s gain as ‘The Boogie Man’ Jurenzo Julius sets his sights on Springboks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 20, 2025

Namibia’s loss is South Africa’s gain as ‘The Boogie Man’ Jurenzo Julius sets his sights on Springboks

Namibia’s loss is South Africa’s gain as ‘The Boogie Man’ Jurenzo Julius sets his sights on Springboks

Bulls skipper Ludwig locked in for Springbok giant RG Snyman

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 20, 2025

Bulls skipper Ludwig locked in for Springbok giant RG Snyman

Bulls skipper Ludwig locked in for Springbok giant RG Snyman

WATCH: I felt myself moving without stopping, says SA star Bayanda Walaza after setting yet another record

By Obakeng Meletse | Published Mar 19, 2025

WATCH: I felt myself moving without stopping, says SA star Bayanda Walaza after setting yet another record

WATCH: I felt myself moving without stopping, says SA star Bayanda Walaza after setting yet another record

Keshav Maharaj aiming to take Dolphins ‘over the line’ in Four-Day Series

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Mar 19, 2025

Keshav Maharaj aiming to take Dolphins ‘over the line’ in Four-Day Series

Keshav Maharaj aiming to take Dolphins ‘over the line’ in Four-Day Series