Bok hooker eyes Munster move

A Springbok hooker appears set to join Munster when his current contract expires in June next year. Marnus van der Merwe is one of South African rugby’s hottest properties after a breakthrough international season. While the Sharks and Lions have thrown their hats...

Hooker colossus Marx hits new heights

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has delivered the most complete season of his Test career, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Marx – who was named 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year on Saturday night – has become “the outstanding player for...

Cruel blow for Junior Boks star

A highly-rated Junior Springbok’s dreams of being part of the Bok setup for the back-end of their European tour were dashed due to injury. Siphosethu Mnebelele was set to become the latest SA U20 player fast-tracked into the Springbok setup, until a cruel knee injury...

Farrell: Ireland made a few stupid errors

Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted his side “lost composure a little bit” as the world champions’ scrum pressure and a cascade of cards proved too much. The hosts slumped to a 24-13 defeat to the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday in one of the most chaotic Tests in...

Rassie: Boks got monkey off backs

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the beer tasted better after the Springboks beat Ireland in Dublin for the first time since 2012. Erasmus was relieved and satisfied after the Boks finally snapped a 13-year drought at the Aviva Stadium with a bruising 24-13 win on Saturday –...