Boks begin Baa-Baas countdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects Scott Robertson’s Barbarians to “provide us with a proper test” in Gqeberha on 20 June. Tuesday marks exactly 60 days before the back-to-back world champions launch their 2026 season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Boks...

Ackers: Marcell’s the man for Bulls

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has hailed captain Marcell Coetzee as “a tremendous human being” and a great leader both on and off the field. The 31-times capped Springbok loose forward will be 35 next month, but he is still producing the goods as he showed with...

Blitzboks want to build on Hong Kong win

Ronald Brown says finally breaking the Blitzboks’ Hong Kong bogey will not create a false sense of security but rather inspire them to work even harder. South Africa came back from the depths of despair after a chastening defeat to Spain on day one, to finally win the...
Watch: Kolbe’s incredible 50:22

Watch: Kolbe’s incredible 50:22

Cheslin Kolbe showcased his kicking skills for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath over the weekend. ALSO: Am praises Boks’ overseas selection policy @CheslinKolbe with an UNREAL 50:22! pic.twitter.com/AdKmkUe7md — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) April 21, 2026 The post Watch:...

Am praises Boks’ overseas selection policy

Lukhanyo Am believes South Africa’s decision to select overseas-based players is a major reason behind the Springboks’ sustained success. The double World Cup-winning centre, currently playing in Japan, says allowing overseas-based players to represent the Boks has...
Watch: Pollock the matchmaker

Watch: Pollock the matchmaker

England star Henry Pollock has helped lure one of world rugby’s top talents to a leading sports agency he recently joined. BREAKING: Finn Russell signs with Matchroom Talent Agency. He joins Henry Pollock who is already being put to use as a Matchmaker! Eddie Hearn...

Junior Boks call up hooker replacement

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has made an injury-enforced change to his squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele (ankle injury) has been replaced by Mahle Sithole. “Injuries are unfortunately part of the game, and we want to wish...

Beaver: Hamilton provided All Blacks blueprint

Stephen Donald believes the Chiefs and Hurricanes provided a glimpse into how the All Blacks will play under Dave Rennie. The Chiefs edged the Canes 22-17 after extra-time in Hamilton in a brutal, high-intensity Super Rugby Pacific contest that featured a host of All...

Genia: Recall Kerevi to counter Bok power

Will Genia says a powerful midfield combination of Samu Kerevi and Joseph Suaalii could be decisive for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup. Genia believes Australia need size and physicality to compete with the world’s best, pointing to the dominance of teams like...