Tyrone Green: I’m definitely not thinking about qualifying for England

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

New Harlequins signing Tyrone Green is confident Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will keep a close eye on him in England.

Watch VideoBulls name Lions MD Rathbone as new chief executive

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Former Lions managing director Edgar Rathbone will be taking over the reigns as CEO from Alfons Meyer.

Covid-19 lockdown has its ups and downs for SA rugby stars

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Covid-19 pandemic have forced this country’s top players to re-evaluate their lives, their hopes and dreams.

New All Blacks skipper Cane has some big boots to fill

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen lists the five All Blacks captains who?ve made a big impression on him since 1992.

OPINION: South Africa's runners get their fix

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

'I firmly believe we'll see an explosion in running when this is over'

Ross Cronje keen on internal competition, even without spectators

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The ?Coronavirus has opened our eyes? the seasoned Lions scrumhalf said.

Woodwork over PlayStation and Netflix for Cheetahs' Gerhard Olivier

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Covid-19 down-time has allowed Cheetahs loose-forward Gerhard Olivier to spend more time on his big passion - woodwork.

Whiteley’s career is at a crossroads. . . again

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Injury brought Warren Whiteley's playing career to a halt; now the coronavirus has done the same to his coaching ambitions.

Bright future ahead for Lions' Green

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The future look bright but right now young Lions star Tyrone Green is focusing on staying fit while at home

Van Rooyen will not cash in on lockdown, instead it's time for serious introspection

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Lions players and management stayed home last week and are now into their second week of isolation

Tyrone Green gets rare start at fullback for Lions clash against Blues

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Ivan van Rooyen has made several changes to his team for Saturday?s match against the Blues

Tough times and tough questions for the Kings and Cheetahs

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

At what stage do the Pro14 organisers start pondering the worth of having the Kings in the tournament?

Lions want a bite of Kwagga

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

kwagga Smith is currently playing club rugby in Japan for the Yamaha Jubilo team

Simelane named in Lions touring squad of Australia

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Centre Wandisile Simelane failed to make the Lions team for their first two matches this season

Seasoned Lions flanker Schoeman excited to mix it up with Boks Alberts and Kriel

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Open-side terrier Marnus Schoeman is very much the senior among the current Lions loose-trio

It's Lions v Stormers, not Elton v Damian, says Jantjies

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Elton Jantjies is clear about one thing: the Super Rugby showdown with the Stormers is not about him going up against Damian Willemse.

Lions change one for Stormers derby in Jozi

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Lions have made just one change to their team for Saturday?s big SA derby against the Stormers

Lions to send out a new-look pride to face the Stormers

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Less than 50% of the Lions players who played against the Stormers last year are likely to feature in this weekend?s match

Erasmus will have suitors but he's staying

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Reports this week suggested England were perhaps lining up Rassie Erasmus to take over from Eddie Jones next year

Lions excited to welcome unbeaten Stormers to their den

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Stormers will arrive in Joburg with two big wins in the bag - against the Hurricanes and Bulls

Alberts’ size and experience vital for the Lions against Stormers

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

The Lions are desperately in need of some experience and grunt up front

Tyrone Green shows he's anything but that colour and ready for the big time

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Two first-half tries by Green gave the Lions the advantage which they never relinquished

Van Rooyen: Lions need to get some momentum going

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

It came as no surprise afterwards when Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen said he was ?relieved"

LISTEN: Spending some Cash with Lions coach Van Rooyen

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

IOL Sport rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen spoke to Lions coach Ivan (Cash) van Rooyen

Boks set to keep the good times rolling. . . under Nienaber and Rassie

Jacques van der Westhuyzen|Published

Jacques Nienaber was late last week named as the new Bok coach, replacing Rassie Erasmus