Leinster's Jacques Nienaber appointment 'a statement of intent'
Former Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip believes the appointment of Jacques Nienaber to their coaching team is a mark of the province's standing in the game.
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Dondol Stars have a motivational date with destiny as Pirates loom large
Dondol Stars captain Bafana Makhanya said the motivation to beat Orlando Pirates, at any level, will come naturally to them for Saturday's Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash in Polokwane.
Ireland U20 Sam Prendergast to make Leinster debut this weekend
Ireland under 20 Grand Slam winner Sam Prendergast will make his Leinster debut this weekend.
Lions make 3 changes for vital Leinster battle: 'I wouldn't throw us out of the bus just yet'
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made a few tweaks to his side for Saturday's URC clash against log leaders Leinster at Ellis Park.
The Buc stops here? Expectations fall on Pirates to snuff Dondol's giant-killing Nedbank Cup run
Despite the giant-killing nature of their opposition, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro said expectations of defeating Dondol Stars in their Nedbank Cup quarter-final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday remains high.
Irish on the Highveld: Lions skipper Louw hopes Leinster are cowed by Ellis Park altitude factor
Lions captain Marius Louw hopes Ellis Park's altitude fear factor will play on Leinster's mind ahead of Saturday afternoon's United Rugby Championship clash.
Bulls mentor White says Ewels' Southern sojourn a rare thing as European money talks
Bulls director of rugby Jake White said newly acquired England lock Charlie Ewels is a rare case of an overseas player joining a South African team from Europe, with the Bulls mentor saying money talks loudly in that case.
Riding a two-headed Bull: Tale of two cities, two days 'not ideal, but necessary', says Jake
Bulls director of rugby Jake White said the situation of coaching two teams at the same time wasn't ideal, but a necessity considering the position the union finds itself in.