Rassie lures England analyst to Boks

A high-profile addition has been made to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok management team. Joe Lewis will join the world champions ahead of a 2026 international season that features the new Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. Lewis, a former England,...

Bulls aim big guns at Glasgow

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has loaded his squad with Springboks for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 playoff against the Glasgow Warriors. In the wake of the Pretoria-based side’s 34-31 win over Munster in the Vodacom URC, Ackermann vowed to go all...

Saffas Abroad: Manie, Cheslin bring the magic

Manie Libbok and Cheslin Kolbe were the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 La Rochelle captain Dillyn Leyds crossed the whitewash in a 26-15 defeat to Bayonne. Prop Carlü Sadie, lock Tiaan Jacobs and...

All Black defends Nienaber amid criticism

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has praised former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s influence at Leinster. Nienaber’s defensive blueprint has come under scrutiny in Dublin, with some suggesting Leinster have lost their attacking edge since the departure of Stuart...