Frans flips the Cheetahs script for finale

Head coach Frans Steyn has rejigged his starting XV for the Cheetahs’ last outing of the Toyota Challenge against Black Lion in Tbilisi on Sunday. The Free Staters head into the clash with one win and one narrow defeat, having beaten Lusitanos 38-26 before going down...

Os on being the old Bok coming back

The legendary Os du Randt says gaining the acceptance of the Springbok change room helped silence the “gremlins” in his mind during an extraordinary return to Test rugby.  Du Randt was the first Springbok to have won two World Cups and featured prominently in the 1999...

‘Brownie has Boks playing smarter’

The Springboks’ aerial and attacking game has proved dangerous for New Zealand, former All Blacks star Ben Smith argues, and the Kiwis must adapt to it quickly. Speaking on the Highlanders’ YouTube channel, Smith believes Tony Brown’s influence was evident during the...

Vusi focused on taking charge, not Leinster

Vusi Moyo says the Sharks are ready to tackle the defending URC champions on Saturday, as the young playmaker embraces a test that will gauge how far he has come.  The 20-year-old flyhalf has moved quickly from school rugby to the Junior Springboks, the Sharks and,...
Building the future: ‘Data is the new oil’

Building the future: ‘Data is the new oil’

SA Rugby general manager of participation and development Ian Schwartz chats to SA Rugby magazine editor SIMON BORCHARDT about talent identification, transformation and growing the game. You spent more than a decade at the Bulls working under coach Heyneke Meyer. How...

Latsha back to lead Bok Women

Babalwa Latsha returns as captain in one of three changes to the Springbok Women starting XV for Sunday’s Test against Spain Women in Seville. The tighthead prop replaces Xoliswa Mdliki, who drops to the bench, as co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel...

Ardie: Blues move ‘something beautiful’

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says joining the Blues will allow him to “stay fresh” ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Savea’s move to the Auckland-based club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season was confirmed on Friday, with the 32-year-old signing a one-year deal...

Bulls line up familiar face for Currie Cup

One of South Africa’s most experienced coaches is set to begin another stint with the Bulls. According to Netwerk24, Pote Human left his position as an assistant coach at the Boland Cavaliers this week after working with them since July last year. A private farewell...
Stormers’ search for speed changes a life

Stormers’ search for speed changes a life

John Dobson hopes new Stormers winger Lleyton Davids’ story will pave the way for more talented players slipping through the net to get a shot at the highest level. The Stormers were specifically looking for speedsters, which made the ‘Robertson Express’ an attractive...

Rennie: NPC massively important

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has made a strong case for the National Provincial Championship to remain part of New Zealand’s rugby landscape. The country’s rugby bosses are currently considering major changes to its domestic competitions. NZ Rugby held a meeting...