Schools wrap: Affies claw back to edge Boishaai

Affies came from behind win to beat Paarl Boys’ High, while there were also wins for SACS, Grey High and Grey College to close out a weekend of top schools festival rugby. The final match of the 2026 Wildeklawer Festival provided a fine finish, as Affies overturned a...

Cheetahs season hangs in the balance

The Cheetahs are fighting to keep their season – and their future – alive after a shock defeat to the Valke dented their Currie Cup qualification hopes. A 43-36 loss in Kempton Park on Saturday has left the Bloemfontein outfit under pressure heading into the final two...

French not backing down from red-card fight

French rugby has doubled down on its opposition to World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial, warning it poses a “major threat” to the sport, specifically around player welfare. In a joint statement, the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) and Ligue Nationale de Rugby...
Woodward picks bolter for Bok blockbuster

Woodward picks bolter for Bok blockbuster

Clive Woodward urges England to make a bold call by starting a teenager against the Springboks at Ellis Park in July. Writing for Daily Mail, the 2003 World Cup-winning England coach argues that 19-year-old Saracens flyer Noah Caluori is ready for the Nations...
Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step

Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step

Head coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Springboks’ attacking journey is only beginning after an exhilarating U20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks blended a high tempo game with gritty defence in a comfortable 48-21 win against Argentina at Nelson...