Sharks workhorse, Euro champ get Bok call-up

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up two more players to join the squad in Johannesburg as preparation for the international season intensifies. They are Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi and Bordeaux Bègles prop Carlü Sadie. Buthelezi, who made his Test...

Kirwan: Brown will bring Springbok IP with him

John Kirwan has joked that the All Blacks will “steal” the Springboks’ intellectual property when Tony Brown returns to New Zealand. Speaking on the Rivals podcast, the All Blacks great and Springbok legend Victor Matfield shared their views on the announcement that...

Bulls make big travel call for URC final

The Vodacom Bulls have made a decision on their travel arrangements ahead of the URC final against Leinster at Dublin’s Croke Park on Friday, 19 June. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The Bulls have opted to return to South Africa and will arrive on Tuesday following their...

POLL: Should Brown stay or go now?

With Tony Brown joining the All Blacks in 2028, should the Springboks have held him to his contract, which expires after the 2027 World Cup, or released him now? The Bok attack coach has signed a two-year deal with NZ Rugby and will return to New Zealand after next...
Beaver: Tony coup the ultimate ‘power play’

Beaver: Tony coup the ultimate ‘power play’

Former All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald believes NZ Rugby may have had more than one reason for announcing Tony Brown’s future return to the All Blacks set-up. Brown, currently the Springboks’ attack coach, has signed a two-year contract with NZ Rugby and will join...