Blitzboks speedster seeks fast start

Blitzboks speedster seeks fast start

Shilton van Wyk says the Blitzboks must come out firing in Dubai. It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, representing the Springbok Sevens for the first time on the...

EPCR: Club rugby still heartbeat of game

EPCR has reiterated that the club game remains central to rugby’s global future after hosting its annual club conference ahead of next week’s return of European competition. The two-day gathering in London brought together representatives from all 42 Investec...

Japan hails Marx’s World Player of the Year win

Malcolm Marx’s World Rugby Player of the Year award is being celebrated in Japan. The Kubota Spears hooker became the latest Springbok to claim the sport’s top individual honour. Marx’s triumph makes it three consecutive years in which a JRLO-based player has been...

Bulls name powerhouse Champions Cup squad

The Vodacom Bulls have named a formidable squad for the start of the 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup featuring a full compliment of Springboks and a few new signings. It’s a clear signal of intent from coach Johan Ackermann as his side set their sights on going deep...

Schalla: Malcolm is a marked man

Schalk Burger believes James Ryan’s 20-minute red card against the Springboks may signal a growing trend of opposition teams zeroing in on Malcolm Marx at the breakdown. Speaking on The Verdict he urged the Boks to brace for more of that when the new international...