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...

SA Rugby U23 Cup’s value already clear

It may not be perfectly named, but the U23 Cup has already proven to be one of SA Rugby’s smartest moves, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. In January, it was reported that SA Rugby was considering adding the four Vodacom URC clubs (as our franchises now refer to themselves) to...

Markus raves about hero Handré

Schoolboy sensation Markus Muller has opened up on meeting his idol at the Springboks’ alignment camp. At just 18, Muller was one of two teenagers invited to Rassie Erasmus’ first alignment camp of 2026 – a clear sign of the long-term succession plan taking shape...

Wallabies dealt brutal Skelton blow

Will Skelton is facing a race against time to be fit for the 2026 Test season, with fears the towering lock has suffered a season-ending injury while on club duty. The 33-year-old lasted just 30 minutes in La Rochelle’s 26-15 Top 14 defeat to Bayonne on Saturday...